25 of the Best Bariatricians Near Me in Rego Park, NY

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MediFind found 76 specialists near Rego Park, NY

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    Marc Bessler
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Bariatric Surgery At Lenox Hill

    186 East 76th Street, 1st Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Bessler is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Bessler is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Mitchell S. Roslin
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Bariatric Surgery At Lenox Hill

    186 East 76th Street, 1st Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitchell Roslin is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Roslin is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Comprehensive Weight Control Center

    1305 York Ave # 4, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Aronne is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Aronne is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrostomy.

    Dominick Gadaleta
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties At Great Neck

    310 East Shore Road, Suite 203, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dominick Gadaleta is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Gadaleta is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Office

    17660 Union Tpke Ste 100, 
    Fresh Meadows, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darshak Shah is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    New York University Langone Medical Center

    530 1st Ave Ste 10S, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Holly Lofton is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Lofton is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Gastric Bypass.

    Dimitar S. Ranev
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties At Rego Park

    95-25 Queens Boulevard, 5th Floor, 
    Rego Park, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bulgarian

    Dr Dimitar Ranev is a Board Certified General Surgeon. He completed his Surgical Residency at Hofstra/Northwell @ Staten Island University Hospital. He trained in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital.Dr Ranev specializes in Minimally Invasive Surgery - Laparoscopic, Robotic and Endoscopic - to treat diseases of abdomen, including hernia, stomach, intestine, gallbladder and pancreas problems. His focus is on Bariatric (weight loss)and Metabolic (to treat Type 2 Diabetes) procedures.Dr Ranev is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is an active member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Filippo Filicori
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Bariatric Surgery At Lenox Hill

    186 East 76th Street, 1st Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish

    I am a Board Certified Minimally Invasive Surgeon who specializes in Robotic, Laparoscopic and Endoscopic treatment of Obesity and Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal tract. I do so using technologies which allow best outcomes and shortest recovery times and tailor each of these approaches to my patient s needs.With regards to weight loss, I offer a wide range of treatment modalities including Intragastric Baloon placement, Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Robotic Gastric Bypass and Robotic Duodenal Switch as well as Revisional Surgery in cases of persistent weight gain.My other area of focus is the treatment of disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal tract such as Reflux (GERD), Stomach Cancer, Achalasia, Esophageal Spastic Disorders and Gastroparesis for which a wide range of options are available (Robotic fundoplication, LINX device, TIF, POEM, Pyloroplasty, Gastric Stimulator).I routinely manage complex general surgery patients with problems such as hernias, cholecystitis, appendicitis, diverticulitis small bowel obstruction and Colon Cancer and constantly strive to integrate minimally invasive approaches to my care to allow the best recovery times.My primary research interests are Robotic Bariatric Surgery including metabolic outcomes of Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy as well as minimally invasive outcomes for the treatment of reflux and gastroesophageal neoplastic and dysmotility disorders (Gastric Cancer, GERD, Achalasia, Barrett's esophagus, Nutcracker Esophagus, Gastric polyps, Gastroparesis). On these topics I have authored more than 20 publications on Peer reviewed International Journals, 30 presentations at international meetings and 2 book chapters.I am a member if the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) and the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES). Dr. Filicori is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Larry E. Gellman
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties At Great Neck

    310 East Shore Road, Suite 203, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Larry Ely Gellman, MD, is a highly skilled physician specializing in Bariatric and General Surgery. He sees patients at Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialists of Great Neck. With a passion for providing cutting-edge techniques and personalized care, Dr. Gellman is dedicated to offering his patients the most advanced surgical options available.Dr. Gellman is board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery FACS and is a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He completed his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin Medical School - Madison and his residency in Surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Gellman further honed his skills being the first fellow through a prestigious fellowship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine specializing in Laparoscopy/Minimal Invasive Surgery.As the Program Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship and Associate Director of Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Gellman is committed to academic excellence and training future surgeons. He is also actively involved in the New York State chapter of the ASMBS, serving as past Chairman of the Patient Safety committee.Dr. Gellman has shared his expertise worldwide as a lecturer and speaker at national conferences in both the United States and Europe. His areas of focus include Hiatal Hernia surgery, Bariatric surgery, Inguinal hernia, and Achalasia. With over two decades of experience in Bariatric surgery, Dr. Gellman takes pride in the Center of Excellence designation and remains dedicated to providing the highest level of care to his patients.In his role as an Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Gellman continues to educate and inspire aspiring medical professionals. He believes that an informed patient is vital and views the patient-surgeon connection as an integral part of the surgical process.Dr. Gellman is passionate about patient safety and is actively involved in ensuring the well-being of his patients. He takes pleasure in providing comprehensive education to his patients and delivering the exceptional service they deserve.(Characters Count: 2632). Dr. Gellman is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Andrea Bedrosian
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties At Great Neck

    310 East Shore Road, Suite 203, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I am a minimally invasive surgeon specializing in weight loss surgery, paraesophageal and hiatal hernia repair, antireflux procedures, and other abdominal surgeries utilizing advanced laparoscopy and robotics. My obligation to all my patients is to provide technically excellent, thoughtful and compassionate care.I have a special interest in revisional bariatric surgery, helping patients who experience weight regain or other complications from prior bariatric procedures. My extensive experience and expertise in bariatrics ranges from sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass to single-anastomosis duodenal switch to complex revisions of vertical banded gastroplasty and lap bands. While surgery has proven to be the most effective treatment for obesity, I believe in individualized care for each patient. No two of us are alike, and my primary commitment is to tailor your care based on your specific medical history, goals, and needs. Furthermore, your journey does not stop with surgery my team is committed to providing exceptional follow-up care. Dr. Bedrosian is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Malnutrition, Cholecystitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Tina Thomas
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    New Jersey Bariatric Center

    79 Hudson Street, Suite 301, 
    Hoboken, NJ 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tina Thomas is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Hoboken, New Jersey. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Ogilvie Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Neuropysh 857

    5 E 98th St Fl 14, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Chin is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Chin is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    5 E 98th St # 22, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Herron is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Herron is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Colon And Rectal Surgery At Mount Sinai West

    425 W 59th St Fl 7, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Belsley is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Belsley is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Center For Bariatric And Minimally Invasive Surgery

    1111 Amsterdam Ave # 1, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Subhash Kini is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kini is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Mount Sinai Morningside - Bariatric Surgery Center

    440 W 114th St Fl 1, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugenius Harvey is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Harvey is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    New York University Langone Medical Center

    530 1st Ave Ste 10S, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Fielding is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Fielding is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    New York University Langone Medical Center

    530 1st Ave Ste 10S, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Schwack is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Schwack is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Duane Reade #14129

    55 E 55th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Jenkins is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Jenkins is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Comprehensive Weight Control Center

    1305 York Ave # 4, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Waitman is a primary care provider, practicing in Bariatric Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Waitman is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Malnutrition, and Protein Deficiency.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Accomplish Health

    228 Park Ave S, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laure Demattia is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Demattia is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hypertension, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Comprehensive Weight Control Center

    1305 York Ave # 4, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Barenbaum is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Barenbaum has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

    Abraham Krikhely
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 5, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Abraham Krikhely is the Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Krikhely is an experienced minimally invasive surgeon specializing in robotic, laparoscopic and endoscopic approaches to metabolic and weight loss surgery, foregut surgery, and general surgery. He also serves as the Department of Surgery's Vice Chair of Innovation and Technology.Dr. Krikhely obtained his undergraduate degree from NYU Stern School of Business and his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine. He stayed at NYU for his residency training in General Surgery, after which he completed his fellowship training in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center. After building a successful practice focusing on bariatric and minimally invasive abdominal surgery as part of the full-time faculty at Maimonides Medical Center, he was recruited to join the faculty at Columbia University in 2015. He was an early proponent of robotic bariatric surgery and has also chaired the robotic surgery committee at Columbia since 2017, where he has contributed to building and growing the robotic surgery program at Columbia. He is also the program director for the Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery at Columbia University.Dr. Krikhely has authored multiple textbook chapters on bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and foregut surgery, given numerous lectures and proctored many surgeons on the use of robotic surgery. Dr. Krikhely is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Francisco Guzman
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 5, Suite 524, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Francisco Guzman-Pruneda is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center. He is the Associate Program Director for the Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship Program, and the Surgical Director for the Gastroparesis program at Columbia University. He is Board Certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery, and is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He completed his Medical School training in Monterrey, Mexico, his residency in General Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and a fellowship in Bariatric Surgery at Mount Sinai in New York City.In addition, Dr. Guzman-Pruneda completed two research fellowships: in Immunology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer and in Pediatric Surgery at Texas Children's Hospital (Baylor College of Medicine), and a Global Surgery Exchange Program in Sydney, Australia.Dr. Guzman’s practice focuses on minimally invasive (laparoscopic & robotic) bariatric and foregut surgery. In addition to performing first-time weight loss operations, a significant part of his practice includes revisional or corrective surgery to address problems with previous bariatric operations. From a foregut surgery perspective, he performs hiatal / paraesophageal hernia repairs and anti-reflux surgery. Additional areas of expertise include peritoneal dialysis access surgery and is leads the surgical management for advanced gastroparesis patients that fail to respond to medical therapy, including implantation of Enterra gastric stimulator device. Dr. Guzman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Ampullary Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    John-paul S. Bellistri
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgery And Smith Institute For Urology At Lynbrook

    733 Sunrise Hwy, Second Floor, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John-paul Bellistri is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Bellistri is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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    When should I see a Bariatrician near Rego Park, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Bariatrician near Rego Park, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Bariatricians near Rego Park, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Bariatricians near Rego Park, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Bariatrician in Rego Park?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Bariatrician search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Bariatrician?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Bariatrician near Rego Park, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Bariatrician?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Bariatrician may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Bariatricians near Rego Park, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Bariatrician search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Bariatrician that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Bariatrician search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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