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Local Bariatric / Gastric Bypass Surgeons
Dr. Gary C. Harrington, MD
- 1160 Varnum Street North East Suite 212
- Washington,
- District of Columbia
- 20017
Specialties
- Bariatric Surgery
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- Critical Care Surgery
- General Surgery
Gender
MalePatient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Brian M. Long, MD
- 3301 New Mexico Avenue North West Suite 206
- Washington,
- District of Columbia
- 20016
Specialties
- Bariatric Surgery
- General Surgery
Gender
MalePatient Feedback
Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Washington, D.C. Information
Washington, D.C. is home to 2 practicing bariatric / gastric bypass surgeons who have offices in 1 county and the zip code of 20017.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Washington, D.C. has a population of 550,521, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 bariatric / gastric bypass surgeon for every 275,260 residents.
Bariatric Surgery Information
Description
Bariatric surgery is a type of procedure that can be used to achieve significant weight loss in individuals who are very obese (morbidly obese). A thumb-sized stomach pouch is created (using a stapling or banding technique) then the outlet of the pouch is connected directly to the intestine, essentially bypassing the lower stomach. After the surgery, the amount of calories your body can intake is reduced which leads to weight loss.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Metabolism, Nutrition, Obesity, Eating Disorders, liposuction, Lap Band Laparoscopic, and Roux-en-Y Laparoscopic.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Weight Management, Lap Band Surgery, and Surgical Weight Loss.
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