Summa Health System Hospital

Summa Health Weight Management Institute Located in the Northeast Ohio region, the Summa Health Weight Management Institute has been helping people that struggle with obesity and obesity-related illnesses since 2004. Our bariatric surgery team understands that obesity is a disease, not just a lack of willpower. With a multidisciplinary, physician-based approach, we are dedicated to helping you determine if bariatric surgery or a medically supervised weight management program is best for your individual weight loss and health goals. We’re proud to be a part of Summa Health, one of the largest integrated healthcare systems in Ohio. Bariatric surgeries are performed at the Summa Health System Akron Campus which is an accredited comprehensive center through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). This designation acknowledges that our program meets the rigorous national standards for patient safety and bariatric care. Bariatric Surgery in Northeast Ohio The Summa Health Weight Management Institute located in Northeast Ohio offers several bariatric surgery options including Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and weight loss surgery revisions. If you do not qualify for bariatric surgery or are interested in a nonsurgical approach, we also offer a comprehensive weight management program. Our experience speaks volumes, we have helped over 8,000 patients lose over 400,000 pounds with our personalized approach to weight loss! Our comprehensive team includes fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons, obesity medicine specialists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, and a highly trained support staff. We are here for you every step of the way! Weight Loss Surgery in Akron, Ohio Located in the Great Lakes Region, the Summa Health Weight Management Institute in Akron, Ohio is ready to help you on your weight loss journey. If you're ready to take the first step in reclaiming your life and would like more information on weight loss surgery options, we invite you to schedule a telephone appointment with us to learn more about our program. Your next step will be to watch our online seminar. Viewing the online seminar is a required step before scheduling your one-on-one evaluation with the surgeon. At the end of the seminar video, there will be a link to a form, where you can submit your information to schedule the in-person appointment. If you have any questions, please call us at 330-375-6590. ObesityHelp Contributing Author Team Author: Dr. Tyler Bedford, Bariatric SurgeonWhat You Need to Know About Long-Term Follow-Up Care After WLS Co-Authors: Dr. Jennifer Duncan & Dr. Christina Rowan, PsychologistsManage Food at Special Occasions, Celebrations & Significant Life Stressors Author: Dr. Jennifer Duncan, PsychologistTransforming Thoughts to Escape Emotional Eating After WLS7 Psychological Barriers to Long-Term WLS Success Author: Dr. Christina RowanBeginning the Journey to Eating (and Living) Without ShameHow to End Emotional Eating by Decoding TriggersBody Image & Weight Loss Surgery: What Is It, & Why Is It Important?Manage Food at Special Occasions, Celebrations & Significant Life StressorsHow Trauma Past and Present Can Sabotage Your WLS Success Author: Tess Lockhart, Registered DietitianGastric Bypass-How It Works, Pros & Cons and Vitamins Author: Dr. Modupeola DiyaoluTeens and WLS: What are the Long-Term Results?