This practice has a new name: Mass General Brigham. As long-time members of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, our name change better reflects our connection to the broader network. While our name is new, everything else remains the same — our providers, staff, locations, and strong ties to Wentworth Douglass Hospital. From Southern New Hampshire to across Massachusetts, Mass General Brigham practices continue to deliver the same exceptional care to our communities.
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Our multidisciplinary team at the Center for Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery can help you transform your life.
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Weight Management and Weight Loss Surgery Services
In this video we describe the ways we can help you gain control of your weight.
Weight Loss Medications vs. Bariatric Surgery
There are benefits and risks to both weight loss medications and bariatric surgery. Learn more about the benefits and risks of each approach >
Weight Management Guidance
The best approach to losing weight is different for everyone--which is why it can be so difficult to succeed on your own. Our expert team of endocrinologists, dietitians, and health coaches provide the guidance you need for successful weight management. Connect with a nurse navigator to learn more.
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Weight Loss Surgery
If diet and exercise alone aren’t enough to help you overcome obesity, weight loss surgery may be for you. Let’s walk through the weight loss surgery journey you’d take in our MBSAQIP-certified bariatrics program.
Patient Success Stories
Hear from patients who've been through the journey and reached their weight loss goals.
"I feel like I've gotten my life back."
The Life You Pictured
What’s the life you picture for yourself? Whether it’s everyday things: morning walks on the beach, hikes with friends, or going to shows where you aren't restricted by seating. Or if it’s lifelong goals: getting pregnant, giving birth, or keeping up with your kids' or grandkids’ activities. We’ll help you live each day, confident about the long, healthy life ahead of you. A life where you’ve taken control of your obesity.
Am I A Candidate for Surgery?
If you’ve struggled over the years to manage your weight with diet and exercise alone, surgery is an option. To qualify, you need to have a BMI of at least 40, or a BMI of at least 35 with other resultant health issues (such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and others). BMI, or body mass index, is a measurement of body fat based on your height and weight. See if you qualify for surgery with our BMI calculator.
What Can I Expect?
Our multidisciplinary team of bariatric surgeons, advanced practitioners, certified bariatric nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, and physical therapists will guide you every step of the way. We’ll prepare you physically and mentally before surgery by addressing unhealthy behaviors and helping you lose preoperative weight. Then our highly experienced, board-certified surgeons will perform your procedure—using robot-assisted technology for improved safety, precision, and recovery.
What is Life Like After Surgery?
The results of your surgery will become apparent soon after returning home. Your appetite will change. You’ll get full faster. As you diet and follow your exercise plan, the weight will start to come off. But, unlike before, the weight will stay off. Slowly but surely, you’ll break free from obesity, and start to live the life you wanted.
Our team will provide ongoing care after surgery to ensure your continued success.
Robotic bariatric surgery Q&A with Dr. Dmytro Havaleshko
For patients considering bariatric surgery to help lose excess body weight, it can be hard to know where to start looking for answers to your questions.
To provide some guidance, Dr. Dmytro Havaleshko, director of the Center for Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery, addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about robotic bariatric surgery.
MBSAQIP Accreditation
We help our patients pursue a healthier, happier lifestyle with personalized weight management and surgery plans. You can feel confident knowing we meet the highest national standards for quality and safety. Our weight loss surgery and obesity medicine programs are accredited by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
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Optum Center of Excellence
We are also recognized by Optum's Centers of Excellence network.
Ready to Start Your New Life?
Sign up for a free weight loss surgery information session, and take the first step in deciding if surgery is right for you.
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