There are several different procedures that can help people with obesity lose weight and improve health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. Bariatric surgery includes several different procedures, such as gastric bypass or gastric sleeve. Minimally invasive procedures are also available.

Before having one of these procedures, patients often need to complete a medically supervised weight loss program. After the procedure, continued follow-up is also recommended to help support lifestyle changes and monitor your weight and nutritional status.

At the Healthful Eating, Activity, and Weight Program, our multidisciplinary team of obesity medicine physicians, bariatric surgeons and affiliated bariatric proceduralists helps you in making changes in diet, physical activity, and behaviors that are key to successfully losing weight during the medically supervised weight loss period. We also have expertise in managing weight and nutritional status after these procedures.

Patients interested in bariatric procedures will have an evaluation with one of our specialty physicians to create a plan to meet your unique needs. Our program offers a variety of weight management services for patients:

Visits with Physician Experts on Obesity

For patients interested in bariatric surgery, they will have regular follow-up visits with our obesity medicine physicians to complete any required medically supervised weight loss after the initial evaluation. Our physicians also work with patients after surgery to continue to support lifestyle changes and weight loss, as well as monitor nutritional status and any complications. These visits are usually covered by insurance.

For patients interested in minimally invasive bariatric procedures, they will undergo an initial assessment by an obesity medicine physician prior to their procedure. The obesity medicine physician will coordinate with the physician performing the procedure at the Johns Hopkins Endoscopic Weight Loss Program or interventional radiology. Our physicians continue to work with patients post-procedure to support lifestyle changes and weight loss, as well as monitor for any complications. These visits are usually covered by insurance.

Visits with Surgeons with Expertise in Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgeons from the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery evaluate patients for these procedures and continue follow-up care in our clinic. These board-certified surgeons have decades of combined surgical experience, and work together with the Healthful Eating, Activity and Weight Program’s obesity medicine physicians in developing a coordinated care plan.

To schedule an appointment, call us at 410-616-7420.