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Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery at Sharp Memorial Hospital
Specializing in the most advanced type of weight-loss surgery.
Sharp Memorial Hospital's bariatric surgeons specialize in the laparoscopic technique for weight-loss (bariatric) surgery — the most advanced type of weight-loss surgery available, requiring a high level of skill and training to perform.
Why Choose Sharp Memorial for Weight-Loss Surgery?
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Extensive maintenance services, including long-term nutritional and behavioral health support groups
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Low complication rate, well below the national average of 13 to 14 percent (IBSR 30 Day Data, 2001–2005)
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Named an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence® — this accreditation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery
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Ninety-nine percent of surgeries are performed laparoscopically
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Three surgical options: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and Laparoscopic Gastric Banding (Lap-Band®)
Sharp Memorial's Weight-Loss Surgery Team
Sharp Memorial’s Weight-Loss Surgery Program is under the medical direction of Dr. George Mueller. The team's approach to specialized patient care before, during and after surgery promotes long-term success. Learn more about Sharp Memorial's weight-loss surgery medical director.
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Weight-Loss Surgery Forms
- Patient Database - Sharp HealthCare (PDF)
Used by the preadmission anesthesia evaluation service (PAES) team to go over anesthesia risks with patient.
- Patient Information for Medical Records - Sharp Memorial (PDF)
Used by the surgeon's office as their main information sheet about a patient.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download these files.
Please note that Sharp HealthCare does not control or endorse the information presented on external websites, nor do these websites endorse the information found on www.sharp.com.
For More Weight-Loss Surgery Information
To learn more attend a free weight-loss surgery seminar or visit Sharp's bariatric surgery program. To find a Sharp-affiliated physician, search for San Diego doctors or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.
1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.
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