Meet the Adolescent Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery Program team
Meet Our Team Our team of experts work with children and their families to provide the knowledge and support they need to maximize the chance for long-term health and well-being. The Boston Children's Hospital Bariatric Program Team - 2018 Physicians …
Helpful resources for patients from the Adolescent Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery Program.
Patient Resources How do you determine obesity? Obesity is defined as a generalized accumulation of body fat. It is measured by the body mass index (BMI), which is determined by a person's height and weight. A person with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered …
Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to examine your child’s throat, larynx, trachea, and lower airways through a tool called a bronchoscope.
Information for physicians interested in referring patients to the Adolescent Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery Program.
Referring Physicians The management of pediatric obesity The management of pediatric obesity must be tailored to the patient’s needs and should involve a combination of dietary intervention, structured exercise program, stress reduction, and restful …
Frequently Asked Questions The Weight Loss Surgery team understands that being severely overweight can have a tremendous effect on a child's life — now and throughout adulthood. Our guiding principle is that weight loss surgery (also known as bariatric …
Contact the Adolescent Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery Program Program.
Contact Us Adolescent Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery Program Boston Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave., Fegan 3 Boston, MA 02115 Phone: 617-355-2458 Driving directions and parking Public transportation Getting around Boston Children's Contact the …