Obesity is recognized as a disease and is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It leads to countless medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, etc and brings with it a shorter life expectancy. Obesity is often measured using the BMI (calculate your BMI).
Obesity is a treatable disease. There is a wide variety of ways to lose weight, beginning with making diet and exercise changes. The weigh loss success rate with diet and exercise alone is however extremely low and often disheartening. Fortunately, other treatment options such as bariatric surgery, are available and offer patients hope in overcoming this life-threatening condition.
VHC Health Bariatric and Metabolic Health Center
We have the most comprehensive Center in the area. In addition to Drs. Salameh and David, our team has multiple experts including obesity medicine specialist, bariatric endoscopist, bariatric dietitians, bariatric psychologist and a bariatric nurse coordinator. This ensures that our patients are always getting the best and most comprehensive personalized care.
Nationally Accredited
VHC Health is nationally accredited as a bariatric surgery Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The MBSAQIP certification signifies that a bariatric surgical center meets rigorous standards for safe and effective care. This certification means that the facility has demonstrated a commitment to high-quality bariatric surgery programs and has met requirements for patient safety and positive outcomes. The MBSAQIP certification is recognized as a symbol of excellence in bariatric surgery and helps patients identify reputable providers for their weight loss surgery needs.
In addition, our center is accredited as a center of excellence by most health insurance companies.
Explore bariatric surgeries
The first step in deciding about having a weight loss procedure is learning about each of them. Explore the various bariatric procedures and surgeries we offer, including the more complex revision surgeries:
Watch our fee on-line bariatric Seminar On-Demand at your convenience and in the comfort of your own home.