Bariatric Surgery

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Bariatric surgery is just the beginning of your weight loss journey. For long-term success, you need to commit to lifestyle changes that support maintaining a healthy weight.

At University of Maryland Medical Center's Center for Weight Management and Wellness, our team of weight-loss specialists is here to support you before and after your weight-loss surgery.

We perform both gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy surgeries. Support services include:

Medical nutrition therapy to prepare you for your surgery
Bariatric surgery support group for patients after surgery
Follow-up care to guide you through your weight loss

Telehealth

Due to in-person limitations as a result of COVID-19, virtual appointments are now available for all UM Center for Weight Management and Wellness services. Patients will be seen by either Dr. Kligman, Dr. Kubicki or Stacey Graham, NP as well as Alexander Pictor, RD. We strongly encourage patients to schedule video and/or phone consults for all appointments.

Please contact us at 410-328-8940 to set up a telehealth appointment.

Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You?

Surgery can be a good choice for adults age 18 to 70 who:

Have a body mass index (BMI) over 40 and are more than 100 pounds overweight
Have a BMI between 35 and 40 (approximately 75 pounds overweight) and an obesity-related medical complication, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or sleep apnea. (If you have not been diagnosed with these, you can ask your primary care physician to check.)
Have failed to lose weight through nonsurgical methods, including medical weight loss programs, diets and exercise. (Some health insurance companies require participation in at least one weight loss program before covering weight loss surgery.)

What Bariatric Surgery Requires

You must be able to commit to lifelong changes, including:

Making substantial changes in eating and exercise habits
Contact with a medical weight loss program, including follow-up visits with your weight loss team

Learn More About Bariatric Surgery

If you're considering weight loss surgery, sign up for our free weight loss seminar presented by bariatric surgeon Dr. Mark Kligman. You can attend in person or watch online.

Health Professionals: To refer patients to the University of Maryland Center for Weight Management and Wellness, download the Bariatric Surgery Referral form and fax it to 410-328-8997

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Locations

While the surgery and post-operative recovery are in our dedicated weight loss surgery unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore, pre - and post-surgery visits and nutritional counseling take place in several locations.

Please call 410-328-8940 for appointments at all locations.

Dedicated Bariatric Surgery Unit

Our commitment to weight loss patients includes an inpatient unit created specifically for weight loss surgery patients and other overweight patients. We designed our 32 all-private rooms for the comfort and safety of our patients.

The unit features:

Advanced patient monitoring capabilities in all the rooms
Ample space for patients to begin walking after surgery
Sturdy bathroom fixtures for your support if you need to lean on them
Loveseats that fold flat for loved ones to stay overnight
Large beds and furniture and wider doorways
Location just two floors below the operating rooms, so that loved ones can wait during surgery in the patients' rooms
Restorative environment with scenery and a comfortable waiting area for loved ones

If you would like to make an appointment or talk to someone about our services, please call 1-800-492-5538 or 410-328-8940 (patients) or 1-800-373-4111 (physicians).