The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is considered the gold standard of weight-loss surgery available today. You will typically lose 60-70 percent of your excess weight during the first year after gastric bypass surgery.

A duodenal switch is the most powerful modern bariatric surgery that we have to date. Some patients who had bariatric surgery in the early days of the procedure develop problems and require further care. Our team has performed over 1,000 revisional bariatric procedures, which offer long-term success.

Are You a Candidate?

You may be a candidate for weight loss surgery at the Emerson Health Center for Weight Loss if:

• You are at least 100 pounds overweight and have a body mass index (BMI)* of 40 or greater.
• You have a BMI of 35-40 with medical conditions associated with your weight, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or sleep apnea.
• You are between 20 and 70 years of age.
• You have been unable to lose weight and maintain weight loss using conventional methods.
• You are committed to coming in for follow-up care after surgery, which is important for your long-term success.

*BMI:

(weight in pounds x 703)

(height in inches)

Types of Surgery

Patient Experience

At Emerson Hospital’s Center for Weight Loss, we have seen thousands of people dramatically change their lives as a result of bariatric surgery and their commitment to better health.

What to Expect

The decision to undergo weight-loss surgery is life changing. At Emerson Health’s Center for Weight Loss, we’re committed to your success—which starts with you knowing exactly what to expect. Here’s an overview:

As the field of bariatric surgery has evolved, surgical techniques and technology have become more refined. Some patients who had bariatric surgery in the early days of the procedure develop problems and require further care. Our team has performed over 1,000 revisional bariatric procedures, which offer long-term success.

Weight Loss Surgery

A Personalized Approach to Changing Lives

Emerson Health’s renowned bariatric surgery team delivers the safest and most effective care with compassion. From your first appointment, through surgery and beyond, we are your partner on a path to lifetime success. Obesity is a disease and a primary cause for many medical problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, various cancers, and more. Many of these conditions can be reduced, prevented or eliminated through weight loss.

Emerson’s Center for Weight Loss

Our Program Offers

• A personal approach. Obesity is NOT your fault. It is a disease. Most of our patients have tried many times to lose weight unsuccessfully on their own with traditional diet and exercise. This is not a sign of personal failure but the resistance of a person’s metabolism to allow weight loss. We aim to stop the cycle of repeated dieting and improve your self-esteem, quality of life, and overall health.
• A highly-qualified team that includes board-certified surgeons with decades of experience, dietitians, mental health practitioners, physician assistants, and front desk staff who take time to get to know you as a person and support your weight-loss journey. Our team performs more weight loss procedures than any program in New England.
• Expert care, 24/7. We are here 24/7 to help you through every phase of your journey and celebrate with you when you reach key milestones.
• Minimally-invasive surgical options including the latest approaches with gastric bypass, gastric banding, and sleeve gastrectomy – all of which are safe with outstanding results.
• Peace of mind that comes with choosing the highest-quality team, designated by the American College of Surgeons as an Accredited Comprehensive Bariatric Center
• A proven, long-term solution to obesity by addressing its root causes, unlike medical weight loss drugs, which often require lifelong use to maintain results. With surgery, you can achieve sustainable weight loss and improved health without relying on medication.

Emerson Health Center for Specialty Care
54 Baker Avenue Extension
Suite 101
Concord MA 01742

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Meet Our Physicians

To request a commitment-free consultation with our surgeons – Dr. Laura Doyon and Dr. David Lautz – or to learn more about our surgical weight loss program, please call (978) 287-3532.

Choosing Surgery for Long-Term Weight Loss Success

• Surgery provides lasting weight loss by addressing the root causes of obesity, while medications often require ongoing use.
• Many obesity-related conditions, such as diabetes and sleep apnea, are more effectively resolved with surgery.
• Surgery eliminates the need for lifelong medications to maintain results.
• Surgical programs include personalized care, follow-ups, and tools for long-term success. 

Before

After

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Our team will work with you to find the solution that best suits your preferences and lifestyle, and support you on your weight loss journey every step of the way.