OBESITY SURGERY CENTER Serving Washington DC and Metropolitan area
Welcome to the Center for Obesity Surgery, the largest comprehensive center for bariatric surgery in the District of Columbia. Obesity is one of the major health problems confronting the United States. It is estimated that approximately 50% of the population is overweight and over ten million Americans are more than 100 pounds over their ideal weight. |
If you are like most Americans you struggle each and every day with your weight. But for some, it is more than just simply being a few pounds over where you'd like to be on the scale. For some, it can be a matter of life and death. Every day, more and more Americans are diagnosed as suffering from severe (or morbid) obesity. Those included in this group are 100 pounds or more over their ideal body weight and face increased health risks including a higher likelihood of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, as well as certain cancers. Excess weight can also cause sleep apnea, as well as arthritis and back pain. These weight related health problems called co-morbidities can also lead to an increased incidence of premature death. Over 300,000 Americans die of obesity related illnesses each year. Obesity also extracts a high toll in human suffering. Low self-esteem and clinical depression are often tied to an individual's relationship with their weight and their quality of life.
Most obese individuals have struggled unsuccessfully with their weight for many years. The numerous diets, commercial weight loss centers offering treatments such as hypnosis, pituitary hormones, appetite suppressant drugs, and behavioral therapy attest to the great difficulty many overweight people have in losing weight and keeping it off. Some of these weight loss strategies may be successful in people with mild obesity, but nearly all fail in individuals 100 pounds or more over their ideal body weight.
AT PRESENT, OBESITY SURGERY IS THE ONLY PROVEN EFFECTIVE THERAPY FOR SEVERE OBESITY.
What we do?
At the Center of Obesity Surgery we offer a comprehensive program, designed to help our patients lose significant weight, keep it off, and improve their health and well-being.
Why Dr. Afram?
Dr Afram performed over 6000 operations for obesity. This comprehensive program, coupled with our extensive 27 years of experience results in a high success rate (over 95%) and a very low complication rate. This makes our approach to surgery for obesity very safe and effective.
Where are we located?
We serve patients in Washington DC and Disctrict of Columbia metropolitan ares
Our Program Includes
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Extensive pre-operative evaluation and preparation
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Psychological evaluation with qualified psychologists
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Surgical Procedure best suited to patient's needs
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Pre and post-op behavior modification program run by our psychologist, dietician in weekly support groups
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Personal trainer Diet counseling with our registered dietician
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Life long follow up
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Is the Surgery for you?
Review our frequently asked questions
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Surgical Procedures
View a list of available procedures
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How do I get started
Find out what steps you should take to qualify for a surgery