Bon Secours St. Francis Surgical Weight Loss Bariatric Center
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About UsObesity is a serious disease with symptoms that build slowly over an extended period of time. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines morbid obesity as: Being 100 pounds or more above your ideal body weight Or, having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater Or, having a BMI of 35 or greater and one or more co-morbid conditions Check your BMI now The disease of morbid obesity interferes with basic physical functions such as breathing or walking. Long-term implications of the disease include shorter life expectancy, serious health consequences in the form of weight-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and a lower quality of life with fewer economic and social opportunities. Obesity is a serious public health issue in the United States. 24 million U.S.adults are living with morbid obesity and may qualify for bariatric surgery based on NIH guidelines. By 2010, its projected that there may be 31 million U.S. adults living with morbid obesity and may qualify for bariatric surgery based on NIH guidelines.
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Latest Reviews See all 33 reviewsnewme4life on April 16, 2009 for David G. Anderson
My first impression of Dr. Anderson was that he was very confident in his abitilites. My impression of him has not change he is very confident and very knowlegeable in what he does. The office staff is also the greatest Carla his nurse came and More...
lawrenln88 on Aug. 5, 2007 for David G. AndersonMy surgery was on May 30th, 2007 with Dr. David G. Anderson. He is a wonderful surgeon, informative, good bedside manner, helpful, good follow-up, no complications, honest and compassionate. He unfortunately, has moved to Greenville, SC and I will miss him. Dr. Anderson is very More...
Norm Smith on Oct. 26, 2006 for David G. AndersonThorough and thoughtful, Dr Anderson is experienced and apparently well trained. He explained the surgical process and has a well organized pre-surgical program as well as a well structured aftercare program. Support group attendance is encouraged. He has on his staff a very experienced bariatric More...
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LocationGreenville, South Carolina 29615