减肥手术
Change your life for the better with bariatric (weight-loss) 手术 at Community 医院 of the Monterey Peninsula. You’ll be in the qualified, experienced hands of a team that’s performed more than 2,000 surgical weight-loss procedures.
Accredited bariatric care
Expect high-quality care from Community 医院 because we hold the following recognitions:
- Accreditation from the Metabolic and 减肥手术 Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, an honor we were among the first in the nation to earn
- Blue Distinction Center+, awarded by Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Bariatric Center of Excellence
- UnitedHealth Group Optum Center of Excellence
These distinctions mean you benefit from:
- Better patient outcomes, with lower complication rates and fewer hospital readmissions after 手术
- Fellowship-trained, experienced weight-loss surgeons
- A well-rounded team of professionals who care for all your health needs and follow strict standards to keep you safe
Exceptional weight-loss surgeons
You’ll receive treatment from Mark Vierra, MD, 或者Steven Chang, MD, both of whom completed fellowships — the highest level of training — in bariatric 手术. They’re both recognized by insurance providers for their quality of care, 专业知识, and excellent patient results, so you can trust them to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
你的护理团队
Throughout your weight-loss journey, you’ll get support from a well-rounded team of experts, 包括:
- 营养师-提供 营养 counseling to help you meet your weight-loss goals while getting all the nutrients you need
- Physical therapist – Works with you to develop a personalized exercise plan to maintain weight loss after 手术 and feel your best
- Psychologist – Provides 心理健康 care to prepare you for the lifestyle changes bariatric 手术 involves
启动流程
Take the first step toward bariatric 手术 by attending a free surgical weight-loss seminar. 您将了解:
After the seminar, if you decide you’re interested in 手术, you’ll then:
- Meet one-on-one with a bariatric surgeon for a consultation
- Receive 营养 counseling
- Talk to a psychologist to make sure you’re emotionally ready for 手术
- Get medical tests to check your overall health
- Attend support groups, where you’ll have opportunities to talk to people who received bariatric 手术
支付ing for weight-loss 手术
Most insurance plans, including Medicare, cover bariatric 手术 because it can improve your health. 呼叫 your insurance provider to find out what steps you must take before 手术 to qualify for coverage.
