Bariatric Surgery Directory

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• United States
• Canada (Bariatric Surgery Canada)
• Mexico (Bariatric Surgery Mexico)
• Other Countries (aff)

Assuming you've already explored our hundreds of pages of content, below you’ll find the Bariatric Surgery Directory of links to credible and reliable websites covering every aspect of bariatric surgery and obesity. Each site has been reviewed and approved by our research staff.

Following are the bariatric surgery directory categories included further down the page:

NON-PROFIT SITES

• Bariatric Surgery & Treatment
• Doctor & Hospital Accreditation Agencies/Programs/Standards
• General Health Information
• Insurance and/or Financing
• Medical Journals and Studies
• Obesity
• Statistics

SPECIALIZED SITES

• WLS Blogs & Personal Experiences
• Clinical research databases
• Diet & Nutrition
• Holistic / Alternative Medicine
• Medical Products & Equipment
• Patient Tools - Online & Mobile
• Personal Hygiene
• Prescriptions for Obesity, Obesity Symptoms & Bariatric Surgery Patients
• Surgeons & Clinics - Bariatric Surgery: Canada
• Surgeons & Clinics - Bariatric Surgery: United States
• Surgeons & Clinics - Cosmetic Surgery
• Weight Loss - General
• Web Directories - General

Disclaimer: While we have found the following sites to be generally useful, we have no control over the information included on them. Some sites may include a link back to our site, but this is never the exclusive reason that they are listed; they must appear to provide useful and related information to our visitors.

NON-PROFIT Bariatric surgery directory

Bariatric Surgery

American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP)
Provides physicians and other health professionals with education in the medical management of weight loss and related medical conditions.

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
Educational and support programs for bariatric surgeons and integrated health professionals. The purpose of the society is to advance the art and science of bariatric surgery.

The Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons
Represents Canadian specialists interested in the treatment of obesity and severe obesity for the purposes of professional development and coordination and promotion of common goals.

National Association of Bariatric Nurses
Advances the health and quality of life of individuals and families experiencing obesity and promotes best practices of holistic nursing care for bariatric patients and their families.

Doctor & Hospital Accreditation Agencies/Programs/Standards

Accreditation Canada
Provides national and international health care organizations with an external peer review process to assess and improve the services they provide to their patients and clients based on standards of excellence.

American Board of Anesthesiology
Examines and certifies physicians who complete an accredited program of anesthesiology training in the United States and voluntarily apply to the Board for certification or maintenance of certification.

American Board of Bariatric Medicine
An independent medical specialty board responsible for certifying physicians in the field of Bariatric Medicine.

American Board of Medical Specialties
Committed to the principle that higher standards for physicians lead to better care for patients, their work focuses on the advancement of medical education, setting the standards and processes for certifying and recertifying physicians and providing products and services for verifying physician certification.

Canadian Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (CAAASF) Ensures that surgical procedures done outside a public hospital are performed safely and carefully. It is a voluntary organization of doctors. Member facilities have chosen to be inspected by their colleagues because they want their patients to have the assurance of a safe alternative to in-hospital surgery.

The Joint Commission
Accredits and certifies more than 17,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.

Joint Commission International (JCI)
As the International division of Joint Commission Resources, JCI’s focus is on improving the safety of patient care through the provision of accreditation and certification services as well as through advisory and educational services aimed at helping organizations implement practical and sustainable solutions.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is the national professional association that oversees the medical education of specialists in Canada. The Royal College is dedicated to setting the highest standards in postgraduate medical education — through national certification examinations and lifelong learning programs — and to promoting sound health policy.

Surgical Review Corporation
Developed and administers best-in-class bariatric surgery center of excellence programs around the globe and the world’s largest clinical bariatric surgery patient database.

General Health Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC.gov provides users with health information, including data, statistics, diseases, conditions and healthy living. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) A program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. The survey is unique in that it combines interviews and physical examinations.

Cleveland Clinic
An academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

ClinicalTrials.gov
A registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world that provides information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.

MedLinePlus
Brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields, as well as many basic science disciplines.

The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
Search the Web site of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) for accurate, unbiased information about menopause. NAMS is the leading nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to improving understanding of this natural biologic event.

Office of the Surgeon General
Oversees the operations of the 6,000-member Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service and provides support for the Surgeon General in the accomplishment of his other duties. The Surgeon General serves as America's chief health educator by providing Americans the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury.

World Health Organization (WHO)
The directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

Insurance and Financing

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Medical Journals & Studies

International Journal of Obesity (IJO)

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)

Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases (SOARD)

Obesity

International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO)
An umbrella organization for national obesity associations which comprises 52 member associations, representing 56 countries.

Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)
Formed to build a nationwide coalition of patients to become active advocates and spread the important message of the need for obesity education.

The Obesity Society
Committed to encouraging research on the causes and treatment of obesity, and to keeping the medical community and public informed of new advances.

Weight Control Information Network (WIN)
Provides the general public, health professionals, the media, and Congress with up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues.

Statistics

H-CUPnet
HCUPnet is a free, on-line query system based on data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). It provides access to health statistics and information on hospital inpatient and emergency department utilization.

Bariatric Surgery Directory - specialized Sites

Blogs & Personal Experiences About Weight Loss Surgery & Obesity

• Bariatric Girl
• Bari Bits "Reflections of a Weight Loss Surgery Patient"
• Julie's Journey
• Lap Band Groupie at The Sweet Spot
• Lonicera's LapBand & Other Stories
• My-Weight-Loss-Surgery.com - Explores weight loss surgery through the eyes of Brenda Seelbach, a duodenal switch surgery patient. She discusses her experiences and diet, shares photos and more.
• Trying to Stay Skinny in Texas
• Waning Woman
• Weight Lost Hope Gained
• Who Hid the Donuts?

Have a weight loss surgery blog? Contact us!

Clinical Research Databases

• IngentaConnect
• SpringerLink

Diet & Nutrition

Benefits of Drinking Water
Learn specific health and fitness benefits of drinking water. Be aware of the causes and symptoms of dehydration and how much water to drink daily. Should you drink tap, bottled or filtered water? Expert advice and current health news on choosing the best type of drinking water and water filters.

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Juicer Reviews and Recipes
Juicer Reviews and Recipes offers unbiased reviews on the top juicers available today. PLUS simple and easy juicing recipes to help get you started. Don't buy your next juicer until you read these FREE reviews.

Holistic / Alternative Medicine

Acupuncture New York
Shellie Goldstein M.S., a licensed acupuncturist who has offices in NYC, The Hamptons and Jacksonville Beach, Florida. She offers acupuncture as a alternative for skin care. Her signature cosmetic acupuncture procedures - AcuFacial - is a non-invasive alternative to wrinkle reduction therapies. She uses acupuncture with Chinese medicine, skincare technology, ultrasound, LED (light) therapies to get smoother, and more radiant skin. View before and after photos by visiting their website.

Medical Products & Equipment

Pen Needles
Owen Mumford offers wide range of Insulin Pens & Injection Device for clinical use and maximum comfort.

Patient Tools - Online & Mobile

Barimate
Weight management iPhone App written specifically for current and prospective bariatric surgery patients. Includes nine sub-apps to help you make informed choices about surgery and keep track of your weight changes and parameters like BMI and %EWL.

Personal Hygiene

Skin infection
A skin infection can range from minor requiring no medication to quite severe. The natural essential oils used in Defense Soap have been found to be quite effective in preventing skin infection.

Prescriptions for Obesity, Obesity Symptoms & Bariatric Surgery Patients

Treatment of Infertility
Roxsan Compounding Pharmacy provides medications for patients requiring prescription infertility medications.

Surgeons & Clinics - Bariatric Surgery: Canada

Lap-Band at False Creek Healthcare Centre
The Lap-Band Weight Loss System provided at False Creek Healthcare Centre provides a complete support program: specially trained bariatric surgeon, RN coordinator, physiologist and nutritionist.

Also see: Bariatric Surgery Canada: Weight Loss Surgeon Directory

Surgeons & Clinics - Bariatric Surgery: United States

Also see: Find a Bariatric Surgeon in My Area

California (Sacramento Area - Auburn): Jeffrey R. Jenkins MD, FACS

California (San Francisco): Paul T. Cirangle MD & Gregg H. Jossart MD

California (San Francisco): John M. Rabkin MD

New York (New Hartford): William A. Graber, M.D., P.C.

Pennsylvania (Lehigh Valley): Peter F. Rovito, MD, FACS

Texas (Plano): William Nick D. Nicholson IV MD

Also see: Find a Bariatric Surgeon in My Area

Surgeons & Clinics - Cosmetic Surgery

Los Angeles Plastic Surgery
Pasadena and Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor specializes in cosmetic and plastic surgery like breast augmentation, face lift, liposuction, tummy tuck and rhinoplasty.

Tummy Tuck Riverside
Riverside and Redlands tummy tuck surgeon Dr. Ben J. Childers offers tummy tuck surgery to remove excess of skin or fatty tissue of the abdominal area (middle and lower abdomen).

Weight Loss - General

(To be updated soon)

Web Directories - General