Increase in the Number of Weight Loss Surgeries and Surgeons

According to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS), the number of weight loss surgeries increased from about 16,000 in 1992 to about 220,000 in 2008; the membership of surgeons in the ASBS increased from 258 in 1998 to 1070 in 2003.

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Gastric Bypass Surgeons in Washington DC

Obesity Center

Doctor Joseph Afram /Center for Obesity Surgery has been named an American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Located in Washington, DC.

Providence Hospital

The Providence Hospital Bariatric Care Center offers two methods proven to be safe and effective with many patients – gastric band surgery and gastric bypass surgery. Located in Washington DC.

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High blood pressure is cured or improved in 78% of patients who have lost a significant amount of weight after weight loss surgery.

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