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Frank “Terive” Duperier, MD
Dr. Duperier, one of a select group of highly-skilled San Antonio bariatric surgeons, has years of experience in advanced...[read more] |
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John Pilcher Jr., MD, F.A.C.S.
During my five year general surgery residency at UVa, I trained intensively in the full range of surgical care, especially the...[read more] |
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Paresh Rajajoshiwala, MD
Bariatric surgery constitutes the main focus of Dr. Raja’s practice Dr. Raja performs all weight loss procedures laparoscopically with a...[read more] |
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Dana L. Reiss, MD
Her association with the University of Virginia would lead to San Antonio through the efforts of Dr. John Pilcher who maintained...[read more] |
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Michael V. Seger, MD
San Antonio bariatric surgeon, Dr. Seger completed an advanced laparoscopic fellowship at the University of Texas HSC Houston...[read more] |
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Charity L. Weberg, PA-C, BS, RRT
Charity received her Bachelor’s of Science in Health and Human Performance from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and...[read more] |
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Nurses
Nurses assist in pre-operative and post-operative assessments in the clinic and are available to help patients coordinate with surgeons even when they are in the operating room.
Dieticians
Registered Dieticians are available for pre-operative, post-operative and telephone support throughout the patient’s weightloss journey.
Therapists
Licensed professional counselors are available for the patient anytime they come to the clinic pre-operative, post-operative and by telephone as part of the program. |
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The Whole Body
The Methodist Health for Life Center offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary program involving a physiological, psychological, psychosocial and nutritional approach. The program is designed to target underlying causes of obesity to ensure maximum success for our patients as they embark on their weight loss journey.
The Health For Life Center
- Recognized as a Bariatric Center of Excellence by the Surgical Review Corporation for the
American Society of Bariatric Surgeons
- Staffed by qualified nurses and support staff with expertise in caring for the surgical
weight loss patient
- Utilizes state of the art bariatric equipment to ensure the comfort and safety of
our patients
- Provides a bariatric-friendly environment
Credentialed Bariatric Surgeons
- Recognized locally and nationally for their bariatric expertise
- Provide comprehensive pre-operative, post-operative and long-term follow-up care
Nutritional Support Service
- Registered Dietitians
- Provide comprehensive bariatric nutritional assessment and guidance
- Available for advice and instruction from the initial evaluation through long-term
follow-up
Behavioral Health Services
- Provide an initial behavioral health evaluation to determine individual appropriateness of
weight loss surgery
- Provide ongoing services from the initial evaluation through long-term follow-up
as needed
Support Groups
- Provide peer support and information
- Provide guidance and instruction before and after surgery
Seminars
- Presented by credentialed bariatric surgeons
- Comprehensive educational presentation with Q&A session
- Offered twice a month
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