For the best results, see the specialists.

Complex medical problems are usually best treated by specialists. At Bariatric Treatment Centers, we specialize exclusively in treating severely overweight patients. If you are considering bariatric surgery as a solution to your serious weight problem, there are four reasons you should choose Bariatric Treatment Centers:

Comprehensive treatment program
A team of dedicated professionals
Specially equipped, private facilities
Our focus is on your success

A complete, comprehensive weight loss program
At Bariatric Treatment Centers, your solution for long-term weight loss starts with a proven surgical procedure, but it doesn't end there. BTC developed the unique approach of integrating a complete treatment program including pre-surgery consultations, the surgical team, hospital care, follow-up care, counseling and peer support groups. Bariatric Treatment Centers has a comprehensive care team, including social workers, nutritionist/dietitians, psychologists and other consulting specialists, all dedicated to your success. No one provides as many resources or makes this comprehensive a commitment to you as BTC.

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Dedicated Bariatric Professionals
Bariatric Treatment Centers has gathered an entire team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to compassionately treating morbidly obese patients. This team includes bariatric surgeons, nurses and medical assistants, nutritionists, social workers and other support professionals.

All of our surgeons have had years of training and experience to develop and refine their surgical skills and techniques. They are all board certified surgeons. Several have held teaching appointments and leadership roles in various prominent medical institutions.

Because our entire program is dedicated to bariatric patients, our surgeons typically perform more bariatric procedures in a month than other general surgeons may perform in a year - or even a lifetime. They've developed techniques and skills which result in shorter surgery times - less than half the time reported by some general surgeons. This fact may reduce your risk of problems or complications due to surgery. Their depth of experience with bariatric patients is a valuable resource to help them identify and effectively respond to any potential problem or complication a patient may have.

The other professionals on our team also have developed the specialized skills and sensitivites bariatric patients need. For example, our anesthesia department has developed a specialty clinic that has significantly improved results in dealing with the problems of severely obese patients related to ansethesia. And our nurses understand the particular challenges you'll face during recovery and how to care for you and support you during this time.

All this means you can be more successful as a Bariatric Treatment Centers patient, with less risk that problems will develop as a result of your surgery. You can also have greater confidence that we'll be able to meet any special needs that may arise. You won't find this level of experience with a general surgeon, nor will you find this unique team of experienced professionals in your community hospital or even in a university medical center.


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Bariatric Treatment Centers offers a private setting with the care and respect you deserve
We are committed to providing a personal, caring environment where you are treated individually, while providing everything you need for bariatric surgery and post-operative care. Bariatric Treatment Centers is the only organization that has developed private hospital facilities that are dedicated to treating only bariatric patients.

All of our facilities, from medical office areas to the surgical suite to patient rooms, are designed and equipped to meet the special needs and requirements of bariatric patients. From important details such as the chairs in our waiting rooms (wide enough so you'll be comfortable), to state-of-the-art bariatric surgical equipment, wheelchairs and patient beds, you can be certain that we've got the special equipment and supplies necessary not just for your effective treatment, but for your comfort. You won't find this in your general hospital or medical center which treats a wide variety of medical problems, instead of specializing only in bariatric medicine.

With a respect for your privacy
Our patients have told us that they really appreciated the privacy of a hospital unit focused on bariatric patients instead of being in a general hospital unit with patients with all kinds of diseases, and with gowns that don't quite fit. BTC's dedicated, private facilities provide a very different environment. The patients you will meet are starting their new life, just like you. Many ongoing friendships have begun here. You won't be bothered by residents in training who want to see "the unusual case." Nor will you encounter nurses who don't care for you as the special person that you are.

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Our focus is on your success
Time and time again, patients tell us that the thing they remember most is how completely supportive and caring every member of our staff was for them. From our receptionist to our nurses, surgeons and housekeeping staff, patients remember that every question was answered with care. Their every need or request was met cheerfully and compassionately. Every concern dealt with respectfully. At Bariatric Treatment Centers, our entire staff shares the same concerns and hopes as you -- a new beginning for your life.

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Only Bariatric Treatment Centers offers a comprehensive program for long-term weight loss success. Our care for you begins before and continues after surgery. It includes:

Personal consultation with and evaluation by a bariatric surgeon

Communication with your insurance company for pre-approval

Pre-surgical medical examination

Surgery performed by Bariatric Treatment Centers' experienced bariatric surgical team

Post-operative recovery in a private, caring environment designed specifically for bariatric patients

Nutritional education and counseling to help aid your recovery and reinforce new eating habits

Periodic check-ups to monitor your recovery and weight loss progress

Bariatric Treatment Centers' support group meetings with your peers to provide emotional support

Counseling to prepare you for the new life you'll face as you lose weight

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