Weight Loss Surgery
What are the benefits of Weight Loss Surgery? | Is Weight Loss Surgery for me? | |
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Severe obesity can lead to many life-threatening health problems and a shorter life span. Learn about the BENEFITS of weight-loss surgery. |
If you've tried but can't lose the excess weight that's causing health problems, weight-loss surgery may be right for you. Find out if you are a CANDIDATE for weight-loss surgery.
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What procedures are available? | What can I expect? | |
Once you and your doctor have determined that weight-loss surgery is right for you, UNC Health Care offers different PROCEDURES to fit your individual needs. | For many, surgery is an exciting end to a long wait. Learn more about: » Taking the first steps » Getting prepared » The day of surgery » Life after Weight Loss Surgery |
Meet the Team
Timothy Farrell, MD, FACS, Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Meredith C. Duke, MD, MBA, FACS
Tara Zychowicz, NP, tarazych@med.unc.edu
Lisa Prestia, RN, Certified Bariatric Nurse, Clinical Program Director-OP, 919-966-8436
Susan Strom, RD - Registered Dietician
Jillian Hyttenhove, RD - Registered Dietician
Christine M. Peat, PhD, LP, Licensed Psychologist, Christine_Peat@med.unc.edu
Linda Price, Financial Counselor for Outpatient Care services, 984-974-0112
UNC bariatric surgery program receives two important distinctions:
The program has been accredited as a Level 1b facility by the Bariatric Surgery Center Network (BSCN) Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). In addition, the program was named a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Read more
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Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery | Candidates for Weight Loss Surgery | Procedures Offered at UNC | Taking The First Steps | What To Expect | Seminars & Support Groups |
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