A Center of Excellence

The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) as named Saint Agnes Hospital’s weight loss program a Bariatric Center of Excellence. This means our patients experience a program distinguished for its superior efficiency and safety.

    

Our award-winning program is run by experienced weight loss surgeons, including Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Dr. Andrew Averbach, Dr. David von Rueden, and Dr. Isam Hamdallah. Together, they’ve performed more weight loss surgeries than any other specialized physicians in Maryland.

Saint Agnes offers its patients the benefit of a broad range of services provided by experts in surgery, medicine, nursing, education, nutrition and behavioral health. We make sure you have the support and knowledge you need to make confident decisions and have successful outcomes.

Why Consider Weight Loss Surgery?

More than one-third of U.S. adults are obese. If you are more than 100 pounds overweight and struggle with a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30, you are considered obese. Obesity affects both your physical and mental health. Also, it can increase your risk of:

• Premature death
• Medical problems, including diabetes and high cholesterol
• Certain types of cancers
• Sleep apnea and pulmonary hypertension

Weight loss surgery will help you shed the weight and start your journey to a long, healthy life. From being able to pick up your grandchildren to taking a long walk in the park, weight loss surgery can help you start living life to the fullest.

The Ultimate Commitment

Weight loss surgery requires a significant commitment from you. Consider the following important questions before proceeding with a surgical weight loss procedure: 

• Am I determined to lose weight and improve my health, even if it means making some big difficult changes in my life? 

• Are there any non-surgical weight loss options I am willing to consider? 
• Do I completely understand the bariatric procedure and all of its effects?
• Am I ready to commit to a lifetime of change?

Need help answering any of these questions? Our specialists are here for you. 
Call 1-800-690-WELL (9355).
 

 

Patient Success Stories

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