USA Health University Hospital Center for Weight Loss Surgery Hospital

USA Health University Hospital Center for Weight Loss Surgery At the USA Health University HospitalCenter for Weight Loss Surgery, we know that weight loss surgery is a highly effective tool that dramatically improves a patient's health and in some cases, is even a life-saving procedure. If you are struggling with obesity, we are here to help! Our healthcare specialists are dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and a comprehensive approach to the treatment of obesity through weight loss surgery. Led by renowned bariatric surgeon Dr. William Richards, Director of Bariatric/ Laparoscopic Surgery and the Professor and Chair of Surgery, we are committed to helping our patients overcome obesity and obesity-related comorbidities. As the region’s only teaching and research facility, we offer patients the very latest in technique and technology and excellence in patient care, education, support, and research. We are located in Mobile, Alabama, but patients are referred to our facility from southwest Alabama, southeast Mississippi, portions of northwest Florida, and throughout the entire country. We are proud to be recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and the Joint Commission-National Quality Approval, and the 2017 recipient of the ACCC Innovator Award. Bariatric Surgery with USA Health University Hospital We are passionate about making sure our bariatric surgery patients are successful. We believe that long-term support and a strong aftercare program is key to maintaining weight loss so our skilled team of professionals will be with you every step of the way throughout your weight loss journey. Specializing in minimally invasive, laparoscopic weight loss surgery, Dr. Richards and our team expertly perform the Roux-en-y (RNY) Gastric Bypass, the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) and weight loss surgery revisions. Our team is skilled in performing esophageal surgery to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) using the LINX® Reflux Management System, laparoscopic repair of hiatal hernias, achalasia, Barrett's esophagus, and gastric motility disorders. Weight Loss Surgery in Mobile, Alabama Dr. Richards and our team at the USA Health University Hospital Center for Weight Loss Surgery are committed to helping our patients lose weight and improve their overall health. From our many years of experience, we understand the profound impact that weight loss surgery can have on improving your quality of life after years of trying to lose weight by other unsuccessful methods. We are excited by our patients’ courage to change their lifestyles, and our team of experts works hard to motivate, inspire, educate and support each patient by creating a personalized treatment plan. If you are considering weight loss surgery as the next step in transforming your life, we host free informational seminars and invite you to attend. Within the seminars, you will learn about your weight loss surgery options, about the benefits and risks, and all about life after surgery. ObesityHelp Contributing Author Team Author: Valerie Heinl, RN 7 Tips for Your Follow-Up Appointments After Weight Loss Surgery