FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2013 Download PDF CONTACT: Mollie Turner, The Obesity Society: mturner@obesity.org Heidi Gordon, American Society of Bariatric Physicians: heidi@asbp.org Glenn Sebold, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, gsebold@aace.com Amber Hamilton, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, amber@compartnersny.com Obesity is a Disease: Leading Obesity Groups Agree The undersigned groups applaud the American Medical Association’s (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD) for adopting policy today to recognize obesity as a disease state with multiple pathophysiological aspects requiring a range of interventions to advance obesity treatment and prevention. “This is clearly a landmark day...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amber Hamilton (212) 266-0062 Download PDF NEW RECOGNITION OF OBESITY AS A DISEASE BY A.M.A. MAY BE TIPPING POINT FOR BOTH PREVENTION AND TREATMENT American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Issues Statement On Implications for Patients, Health Care Professionals, Government and Insurers GAINESVILLE, FL – JUNE 19, 2013 – The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) believes the decision by the American Medical Association (A.M.A.) the nation’s largest physician group, to officially recognize obesity as a disease is a watershed moment that will help improve access to medically necessary and scientifically proven prevention...
Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, ranks among the top one percent of all U.S. Hospitals for investments in breakthrough innovations and state-of-the-art medical technology. The section of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatrics in the Department of Surgery is recruiting an experienced BC surgeon to join a team of busy surgeons as a full time bariatric surgeon. Requirements include completion of Fellowship training in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery. The position offers a great opportunity for research and teaching of medical students, General Surgery residents, and a minimally invasive fellow. The Program is an ACS...
Windber Medical Center ASMBS accredited COE (MBSAQIP) facility seeking BC/BE bariatric surgeon to expand/augment existing program. Current procedures -band, sleeve, bypass, revision. Some general surgery with open need for foregut surgery (antireflux/hiatal hernia). Join a group of several surgeons sharing call and cross coverage. Very experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner and multidisciplinary team to facilitate perioperative care and long term follow up. Excellent hospital support for practice. Opportunity for employment or hospital supported independent partnership. Base plus productivity either way. Work out of a single hospital with connected newly remodeled office space. Located less than two hours from Pittsburgh, PA. Hospital...
Sleeve Gastrectomy Course The ASMBS is planning a day long course on Saturday October 5, 2013 - Advanced laparoscopic Sleeve gastrectomy: Coding, technique, complications, and revision. This will be a pre-conference meeting preceding the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress beginning the following morning. Online Registration for this meeting and housing information for the Congress is now available. Make your travel plans today!...
ASMBS Foundations P3: Pedometer Challenge Tuesday, Nov.12th – Friday, Nov.15th, 2013 | Atlanta, GA Held in conjunction with the ASMBS 30th Annual Meeting at Obesity Week Join your colleagues for this fun competition and compete to win some great prizes, including an iPad Mini! For more information and to register early please vist www.asmbsfoundation.org (hyperlink to: http://www.asmbsfoundation.org/events/P3-Pedometer-Challenge.html)...
ASMBS Foundation’s L.E.A.D. Awards Luncheon Tuesday, November 12th | 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Omni Hotel at CNN Center | Atlanta, GA Held in conjunction with the ASMBS 30th Annual Meeting at Obesity Week Join your colleagues in honoring leaders in the field of bariatric surgery for an inspirational celebration of accomplishments. Presentations will include the prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award, the Integrated Health Circle of Excellence Award, as well as existing ASMBS awards and new award categories. For more inforation about this event and how to register please visit www.asmbsfoundation.org (hyperlink to: http://www.asmbsfoundation.org/events/events.html)...
We are seeking a highly-skilled board certified (or board eligible) Bariatric and General Surgeon to expand our practice. The Center for Weight Loss Surgery is an independent and comprehensive ASMBS Center of Excellence Bariatric Surgical Practice with an excellent reputation. We have more than 2,000 active patients in the practice currently. The Center is located in a major metropolitan area with two different offices located within two Center of Excellence facilities where surgeries are performed, currently by one experienced bariatric surgeon. Surgeries typically performed are: Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass and Revisions; Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch; Laparoscopic Revisions from AGB to...
Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center is seeking a Bariatric Program Coordinator who will be responsible for the management and coordination of the continuum of care, for the hospital population limited to bariatric surgery patients. They will work closely with the surgeons and their office staff to ensure an uneventful and successful progression for the patient through the entire surgery process. The Bariatric Program coordinator provides leadership for the collaborative management of patient care for the entire episode of care. Qualifications: Registered nurse with a current California license. Certified Bariatric Nurse preferred. Two (2) years’ experience in acute bariatric surgical...
