Surgical Weight Reduction

NYM's Surgical Weight Reduction Center provides treatment for severely obese patients who have not been able to achieve weight loss through non-surgical means. NYM is recognized by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery as a "Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence."

The Center's team of specialists includes surgeons specializing in weight reduction surgery as well as endocrinologists, nutritionists, physiologists, and clinical social workers.

Surgical Options

• Lap band surgery
• Gastric bypass surgery
• Sleeve gastrectomy

Find a surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery here or call 1-866-DOCS14U (1-866-362-7148).

Insurance Coverage for Surgery

• Patients considering surgical weight reduction are encouraged to plan ahead by investigating their health insurance coverage. For questions regarding insurance coverage of surgical weight reduction, call NYM's Surgical Weight Reduction Center at 718.780.3288.

Support Groups and Information Seminars

• We host surgical weight reduction support groups which meet every month at the Hospital.
• We offer information seminars which takes place immediately following the support group meetings and at the same location. For more information, follow the link above or call 718.780.3288.

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