Lose unwanted weight. Gain a new life.

Managing your weight is one of the most important steps you can take for a healthier life. More than one-third of Americans are obese. Obesity leads to life-threatening conditions like heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and certain types of cancer.

Hartford HealthCare Medical & Surgical Weight Loss takes a uniquely holistic approach to medical and surgical weight loss. One that offers patients thorough care not just from physicians and surgeons, but also from a team of professionals looking out for your nutritional, physical and emotional well-being. All to help you gain the energy, self-confidence and control you need to manage your health and live the life you deserve. 

 

Medical Weight Loss

Surgery may not always be the right option for every patient. Hartford HealthCare Medical & Surgical Weight Loss offers medical weight-loss options tailored specifically for you. 

Medical Weight Management

Weight loss without surgery, combining nutrition, exercise and pharmacotherapy. Internal medicine specialists, registered dietitians, nurses and clinical psychologists form the medical team that finds the best way for you to lose weight.


Surgical Weight Loss Procedures Performed

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

This procedure, often called gastric bypass, was developed in 1967. The operation creates a small upper-stomach pouch (less than one ounce) that limits food eaten and makes you feel full and satisfied with only a small amount. Also, not all food is digested because part of the small intestine is bypassed. This decreases the amount of calories that are absorbed. 

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy is a restrictive bariatric surgery. During this procedure, the surgeon creates a small, sleeve-shaped stomach. This limits the amount of food that can be eaten, yet makes you feel full and satisfied. The intestines are not bypassed in this procedure.

Adjustable Gastric Band

The adjustable gastric band (LAP-BAND®) is a device surgically applied to the upper part of the stomach to restrict the amount of food entering the stomach. A small port, placed under the skin in the abdomen, allows adjustment of the band's size. Frequent follow-up in the office is needed initially after this procedure. Follow-up care for a patient with an adjustable gastric band can be provided at all Surgical Weight Loss programs.

Orbera® Intragastric Balloon

A new option in weight-loss surgery, the Orbera® intragastric balloon, is inserted into the stomach and inflated so that it will restrict the amount you can eat and reduce hunger. The balloon is placed for six months, then removed. Our team works with you for a year after the balloon is placed to support your weight loss, diet, and exercise. 

vBloc® Neurometabolic Therapy

This newer, innovative weight-loss therapy relies on a pacemaker-type device that blocks hunger signals between the brain and stomach. You'll feel fuller longer and reduce the amount of food you want to eat. 

Revisional Surgery

You may be a candidate for a revision of your original bariatric surgery if you're having physical problems. Revisions are performed on a case-by-case basis after a thorough work-up. Failure to lose weight or weight regain does not always require a revision. Our teams are committed to working with patients to lose weight and improve their quality of life. We offer a comprehensive approach to long-term weight management. All our programs accept transfer patients, too. If you are from another program or new to the area, just call one of our offices to discuss a possible transfer in care. 

Endoscopic ultrasound-Directed transgastric ERCP (EDGE)

EDGE is a minimally invasive procedure for gastric bypass patients with biliary, pancreatic, and gall bladder issues. Gall stones are a common problem for bypass patients and this procedure enables access to the stomach without open surgery, using ultrasound to help guide the placement of a stent. It provides a safe and proven alternative to traditional surgery and significantly reduces in-patient stays. Patients can continue toward their fitness goals without additional recovery time.


Service Locations

Consultation locations for Medical & Surgical Weight Loss.


Weight Management

Most people think that being at a healthy weight means being "thin." Actually, a healthy weight is a weight that lowers your risk for health problems. It's more about healthy living than what you weigh. In our topics, you'll find information on how to eat healthier, how to start an exercise program, and much more.

Browse our topics on weight management


Interactive Self Assessment Tools

BMI Calculator (Adults)

BMI Calculator (Children)

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Meet our Medical Weight Loss Specialists:

Name Specialties Location
Cameron, Jacqueline, MD Cameron, Jacqueline, MD
4.4 /5
71 surveys
860.425.8740
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Norwich
  • Mystic
  • Waterford
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Chapin, Kristen Lee, PA-C Chapin, Kristen Lee, PA-C
4.9 /5
79 surveys
833.861.5433
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • West Hartford
  • Bloomfield
  • Enfield
  • Manchester
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Ford, Peter A., APRN Ford, Peter A., APRN
4.8 /5
104 surveys
833.861.5433
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Farmington
  • Meriden
  • Southington
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Grindle, Cynthia Marie, APRN 860.246.2071
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Glastonbury
Karp, Kathi Jean, APRN Karp, Kathi Jean, APRN
4.9 /5
106 surveys
860.425.8740
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Norwich
  • Waterford
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Klein, Abigail, APRN Klein, Abigail, APRN
4.8 /5
114 surveys
833.861.5433
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Glastonbury
  • Enfield
  • Farmington
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Kousky, Olivia, PA-C Kousky, Olivia, PA-C 203.926.8835
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Wilton
  • Fairfield
  • Westport
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Madhani, Kamraan, MD Madhani, Kamraan, MD
4.5 /5
104 surveys
833.861.5433
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Farmington
  • Meriden
  • Meriden
  • Plainville
  • Southington
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Marsh, Alison, PA-C 860.246.2071
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Glastonbury
Shaikh, Taslima, MD Shaikh, Taslima, MD
4.7 /5
78 surveys
833.861.5433
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Farmington
  • Meriden
  • Southington
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St. Pierre, Joseph, DO St. Pierre, Joseph, DO
4.8 /5
90 surveys
203.926.8835
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Shelton
  • Trumbull
  • Fairfield
  • Westport
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Umashanker, Devika, MD Umashanker, Devika, MD
4.8 /5
147 surveys
833.861.5433
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
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  • Glastonbury
  • Bloomfield
  • Enfield
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Meet our Surgical Weight Loss Specialists:

Name Specialties Location
Adams, Celina Letica, APRN Adams, Celina Letica, APRN
5.0 /5
102 surveys
860.425.8740
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Norwich
  • Waterford
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Benbrahim, Aziz, MD, FACS, FASMBS Benbrahim, Aziz, MD, FACS, FASMBS
4.9 /5
125 surveys
203.238.2691
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
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  • Meriden
  • Meriden
  • Meriden
  • North Haven
  • Plainville
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Dugan, Nicholas, MD Dugan, Nicholas, MD
4.9 /5
86 surveys
203.926.8835
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
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  • Shelton
  • Bridgeport
  • Fairfield
  • Milford
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Friedman, Danielle, MD, FACS Friedman, Danielle, MD, FACS
5.0 /5
55 surveys
203.926.8835
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
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  • Bridgeport
  • Wilton
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Garcia, Dawn Marie, APRN, CBN Garcia, Dawn Marie, APRN, CBN 860.246.2071
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Glastonbury
  • Enfield
  • Farmington
  • Hartford
  • South Windsor
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Hannoush, Edward J., MD Hannoush, Edward J., MD
4.8 /5
145 surveys
860.246.2071
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
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  • Glastonbury
  • Hartford
  • Bloomfield
  • Farmington
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McCartney, Kristen Labrencis, PA-C McCartney, Kristen Labrencis, PA-C 860.246.2071
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Glastonbury
  • Bloomfield
  • Enfield
  • Hartford
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Papasavas, Pavlos K., MD, FACS, FASMBS Papasavas, Pavlos K., MD, FACS, FASMBS
4.9 /5
154 surveys
860.246.2071
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
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  • Glastonbury
  • Bloomfield
  • Farmington
  • Hartford
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Schwartz, Kenneth M., MD Schwartz, Kenneth M., MD
4.9 /5
127 surveys
203.238.2691
  • General Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery
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  • Meriden
  • Cheshire
  • Southington
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Shapiro, Mia, MD Shapiro, Mia, MD
4.5 /5
30 surveys
860.886.0660
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
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  • Norwich
Szerszen, Marta, PA-C Szerszen, Marta, PA-C
5.0 /5
53 surveys
860.425.8740
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Norwich
Tishler, Darren Scott, MD, FACS, FASMBS Tishler, Darren Scott, MD, FACS, FASMBS
4.8 /5
202 surveys
860.246.2071
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
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  • Glastonbury
  • Manchester
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Wholley, Carly Marie, APRN Wholley, Carly Marie, APRN 860.246.2071
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Glastonbury
  • Bloomfield
  • Manchester
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