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Bariatrics or Weight Loss?

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Bariatrics or Weight Loss?

Medicine has its own unique vocabulary. It’s important to know the difference between words and phrases that are often used together. For example, Bariatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity. Weight Loss Surgery includes a number of specific surgical procedures that are used to treat obesity. At Gulf Coast Medical Center, bariatric/general surgeon Dr. Richard Wilson performs both the Lap-Band® and gastric bypass weight loss surgery procedures.

What procedures are performed at Gulf Coast Medical Center?

Bariatric/General Surgeon Dr. Richard Wilson performs both the Lap-Band and gastric bypass procedures at Gulf Coast Medical Center. During the bariatric surgery education and pre-operative classes, Dr. Wilson discusses the benefits and risks associated with each procedure to help his patients make an informed decision.