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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 …
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Patient Resources

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 …
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Referring Physicians

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 …
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 …
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Contact Us

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 …
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Meet Our Team

Meet the adult congenital heart surgery team.

Meet Our Team Leadership Image Sitaram Emani , MD Cardiac Surgeon; Surgical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Program; Surgical Director, Complex Biventricular Repair Program; Bulen’s Chair in Cardiovascular Program Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical …
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See patient resources from Adult Congenital Heart Surgery.

Patient Resources Watch: Learn more about adult congenital heart surgery See patient resources from Adult Congenital Heart Surgery. …