Physician Resources
Necessary Forms For a Referral
The Safety of Weight Loss Surgery
Based on reported procedures to the national registry for a period between June 2007 and September 2009, the percentage of serious events following all 3 types of bariatric surgery was below 2%. The percentage of mortality was BELOW .25% (SRC BOLD report)
The mortality rate for bariatric and metabolic surgery is lower than for other common procedures such as a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hip replacement, or coronary artery bypass. (SRC BOLD report)
The Obesity Treatment Decision Pyramid
Learn more by viewing our complete slide deck here: Bariatric Surgery and Treatment of Obesity
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Results of a recent survey show that 86% of patients wish they had undergone weight loss surgery sooner and half of physicians would have suggested weight loss surgery sooner. Read more at the Bariatric Times
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Multiple medical organizations and societies recognize the benefit of Bariatric Surgery:
“Bariatric surgery should be considered for adults with BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 and type 2 diabetes, especially if the diabetes is difficult to control with lifestyle and pharmacologic therapy.” – American Diabetes Association (2009)
“When indicated, surgical intervention leads to significant improvements in decreasing excess weight and co-morbidities that can be maintained over time.” – American Heart Association (2011)
“Bariatric surgery is an appropriate treatment for people with type 2 diabetes and obesity not achieving recommended treatment targets with medical therapies” – International Diabetes Federation (2011)
“The beneficial effect of surgery on reversal of existing DM and prevention of its development has been confirmed in a number of studies” – American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (2011)
Patient Self-Referral
Please note that patients may self-refer by calling 901-881-0600 and attending a weight loss surgery seminar
