Einstein Bariatrics is Designated as a Center of Excellence by American Society of Bariatric Surgery

PHILADELPHIA -- Albert Einstein Healthcare Network announces that its weight loss surgery program, Einstein Bariatrics, has been named an American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Bariatric SurgeryCenter of Excellence. This national distinction recognizes Einstein Bariatrics' commitment to safety and long-term patient success by providing experienced and comprehensive weight loss surgery services. The rigorous criteria necessary to achieve the Center of Excellence distinction has been met by only one other hospital in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Einstein Bariatrics is located at the ElkinsPark campus, a full-service hospital in MontgomeryCounty. Einstein Bariatrics is staffed by experienced surgeons that not only perform surgery, but also are personally committed to the long-term success and follow-up of all their patients.

"At Einstein Bariatrics, we have been extremely proud of our safety record,” said Ramsey Dallal, MD, director of Einstein Bariatrics. “We have published in the medical literature some of the lowest complication rates. Most of our patients are able to go home after only an overnight stay. We are very happy that the ASBS Centers of Excellence program has recognized our track-record of good work."

Dallal has performed more than 1,000 weight loss procedures, including the laparoscopic gastric bypass and the adjustable gastric band. "More than 99 percent of my patients have had a laparoscopic procedure, regardless of previous operations or extremely high weight," Dallal says.

Laparoscopic surgery allows for a much quicker recovery and lower complication rate than the traditional large incisions that have been used in the past. Advanced technologies, when utilized by trained surgeons, have revolutionized the field of weight loss surgery.

Obesity is an extremely difficult medical disease to treat. "Combining multiple treatment approaches has been shown to improve weight loss results. We utilize many strategies, not just medical and surgical services. Experienced psychologists, dieticians and exercise trainers help our patients regain control of their lives," added Alfred Trang, MD, a fellowship-trained laparoscopic bariatric surgeon who recently joined Einstein Bariatrics.

Weight loss surgery has been well documented to improve, and even reverse many medical illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. However, the most important change that occurs with massive weight loss is the dramatic improvement in quality of life. "I can't promise every patient everything, but I can promise them new possibilities," said Dallal.

Source: Albert Einstein Healthcare Network