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Sat 07/ 31/ 2010

Bariatric Care Center


The Southeast Georgia Health System Bariatric Care Center is an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)  Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. The Center also meets the criteria established by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association for participation in the Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery.

2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick, Georgia 31520
Phone: (912)466-7428

If you're considering bariatric surgery as a long-term solution to your weight problem, you're in excellent hands at The Bariatric Care Center.

Fit back into your life by achieving long-term weight loss through bariatric surgery performed at our Bariatric Care Center.  Our surgeon, Harold Kent, MD, is a trained expert in today's best options for weight-loss surgery and revisional procedures. Our Center offers:

  •             Adjustable gastric banding
  •             Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
  •             Sleeve Gastrectomy
  •             ROSE procedure
  •             Stomaphyx procedure
 

The Bariatric Care Center also offers a comprehensive program to ensure your well-being and success.  Through structured education, empowerment and emotional support, our team of professionals truly care about helping you reach your healthy weight goal.  Available to our patients are:

  • Behavioral health specialists who provide evaluations and counseling to help you prepare emotionally and mentally for this major life-change.
  • Bariatric coordinator on-site to answer questions and assist you long term.
  • Highly trained nurses and other healthcare professionals who are committed to delivering quality health care and assisting in positive clinical outcomes.
  • Licensed registered dietitians who work closely with you to help you understand your new dietary needs and how to eat to maintain your best level of health.
  • Pre-and postoperative physical rehabilitation.
  • Numerous support group meetings in the surrounding area. These meetings are a place to talk with others who understand firsthand what you're going though.

When considering bariatric surgery, many common questions arise...

 "Does my health insurance cover the cost?"

 "How long is my hospital stay?"

 "How does the surgery work?"

"How can I get started?"

 We are here to answer those questions and more!  Take the first step to Fit Back Into Your Life! 

 For more information, please email or call the Bariatric Coordinator at (912)466-7428.

  






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