Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)

• Are your bariatric surgery doctors board certified?
• Are the surgeons recognized as experts in the field?
• Are the bariatric surgeons experienced in laparoscopic techniques?
• Does the bariatric surgery program follow established guidelines in patient selection?
• Does the bariatric surgery program offer evaluation and treatment for conditions associated with obesity (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea)?
• Is there a dedicated facility and staff for my care?
• Does the program offer support services for psychological needs?
• Does the program offer dedicated registered dieticians?
• Are there a dedicated nursing staff and nurse practitioners for the program?
• Are the radiologists in the bariatric surgery program board certified?
• Are the anesthesiologists in the program board certified?
• Will you work with my primary care doctor to ensure my overall healthcare concerns are addressed?
• Will you work with me to gain insurance approval?
• If I am denied insurance coverage, do you offer payment options?
• Does the program offer support groups following weight-loss surgery?
• Can I have reconstructive surgery here after my weight loss?
• Do you offer accommodations and travel assistance for out-of-town patients?
• Does the program offer translation services for non-English speaking patients?

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This information has been provided courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. Please visit the Cleveland Clinic Bariatric and Metabolic Institute.