Weight Loss Surgeons in Rhode Island

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Roger Williams Medical Center
Our weight loss surgery team has used surgery to help people deal with their weight problem successfully for many years. We have performed more than 1000 weight loss surgeries and have been a Bariatric Center of Excellence since 2005. Procedures offered are gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, and laparoscopic gastric sleeve. Located in Providence, RI.
The Miriam Hospital
Our program offers a comprehensive preoperative evaluation, a free patient support group and a long-term follow-up plan for our patients undergoing surgery. The surgery team offers a variety of surgical options, including gastric bypass, the adjustable gastric lap band, sleeve gastrectomy, and duodenal switch. Located in Providence, RI.
University Surgical Associates
University Surgical Associates, Rhode Island's largest multidisciplinary surgical group, offers a a variety of specialties including bariatric surgery. All surgeons are on the teaching staff of Alpert Medical School of Brown University and are Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Surgery. Located in Providence, RI.
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Bariatric Surgeon

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.