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BARIATRIC PROGRAM

RECLAIM YOUR HEALTH WITH BARIATRIC SURGERY

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You may want to focus on your health, but things like work, family, and other stresses can get in the way and drain your energy. At Temple, we understand. If you are overweight and dealing with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep problems, or joint pain, it might be time to take action. For some, bariatric surgery is a safe option that could make a big difference in their lives.

Our bariatric surgery team is here to help you reach your health and wellness goals.

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You may want to focus on your health, but things like work, family, and other stresses can get in the way and drain your energy. At Temple, we understand. If you are overweight and dealing with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep problems, or joint pain, it might be time to take action. For some, bariatric surgery is a safe option that could make a big difference in their lives.

Our bariatric surgery team is here to help you reach your health and wellness goals.

YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY: WHAT TO EXPECT

The Temple Bariatric Program offers complete medical, surgical, and support services to help you throughout your weight-loss journey. We work with doctors from different specialties to treat health problems related to obesity, like diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.

Our program is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). This means we follow high standards for quality and safety, and our surgeons use the latest treatment methods.

IS WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY AN OPTION FOR YOU?

This type of surgery may be an option if at least one of the following conditions applies to you:

  • Your body mass index (BMI) is over 40 
  • You have a BMI of 35 or more plus medical problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, arthritis or heart disease
  • You have obesity-related problems that interfere with work, family life or basic walking
  • You are unable to lose weight or maintain weight loss through traditional methods such as diet and exercise
Schedule an appointment today. Call 866-335-2706 or request an appointment online.

TEMPLE BARIATRIC PROGRAM

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Temple University Hospital - Main Campus

3401 N. Broad Street
Parkinson Pavilion, Suite 410
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Temple University Hospital - Jeanes Campus

7604 Central Avenue
Friends Hall, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19140
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