EMMC’s Surgical Weight Loss Program incorporates nutritional education, physical therapy, professional counseling, peer support, and a nationally recognized surgical program to provide our patients a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach. Located in Bangor, Maine.
The Maine Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Program is a cooperative effort between Maine Medical Center and Casco Bay Surgery. Our collective goal is to provide patients with surgical solutions to help achieve and maintain their weight loss goal. Located in Portland, Maine.
Consumer Guide to WLS
Bariatric Surgeon Training:
Board-Certification
Choosing a qualified bariatric surgeon may seem a bit overwhelming, but knowing what to look for can help make the decision making process easier. When interviewing a potential bariatric surgeon, it is important to ask about the doctor's level of training and experience.
Legally, any medical doctor can perform an operation of any type, even without specialized training or experience in a particular field of medicine. If you are undergoing bariatric surgery, choose a doctor who is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.
Board-certification by these boards indicates that the doctor has gone through a specialized training program and has met certain standards in the field of surgery. In addition, choose a doctor that has completed a residency or a fellowship in bariatric surgery. A weekend course is not enough training to become a qualified bariatric surgeon.
