Bariatric Surgery at St. Luke's Hospital

Description

If you're thinking about bariatric surgery, you've probably been struggling for years with unsuccessful diets and exercise. We know it's frustrating when you can't lose excess weight — weight that can cause serious health problems. Bariatric surgery at the Institute for Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery may be the answer for you. The Institute for Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals was formally established in 1999 and has become nationally known for its focus on minimally invasive options for weight loss surgery, as well as its impressive success statistics and rates of patient satisfaction. The Institute also delivers long-term and comprehensive post-surgical care, always an essential ingredient in weight-loss maintenance. The program is a center of excellence for St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals and is a part of the hospital's Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Certified as an American College of Surgeons Center of Excellence for Obesity Surgery, the Center is also affiliated with the New York Center for Obesity Research at St. Luke's Hospital , which is nationally recognized for its expertise in the study and treatment of obesity.