Katie is a creative 16-year-old who writes short stories and goes to concerts. As a single-leg amputee, she looks a bit different than her classmates, but if there's one thing that defines Katie, it's her independence and refusal to let challenges keep her down.
We provide a comprehensive management strategy for adolescents and teenagers who are obese. Each patient is managed by a multidisciplinary team that is experienced in the metabolic and psychological needs for patients and their families. The team includes:
Bariatric Surgeon
Endocrinologist
Physician Assistant
Psychologist
Registered Dietitian
Social Worker
Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Psychiatry and Psychology
Childhood obesity
Pediatric laparoscopic surgery, Adolescent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (weight loss surgery)