A weight Loss Specialist, also known as a Bariatician, is a physician specialized in the weight management and treatment of the patients struggling to maintain a healthy weight. Batriatric surgeons receive focused training for treating over weight or obese patients and ways to improve their health through healthy lifestyle changes. Bariatric physicians specialized in surgery are bariatric surgeons. It's important to note that visiting a bariatric physician doesn’t automatically lead to surgery.
Most bariatric physicians create a comprehensive weight-management plan for their patients comprising diet, nutrition, exercise, behavioral therapy, and appropriate medication to achieve the desired results without the need to undergo any invasive surgery.
Below are the some of the unique benefits of consulting an experienced bariatric physician:
Some of the major procedures performed by a bariatric surgeon are:
