Surgical Weight Loss
Morbid obesity is the number two preventable cause of death in the United States. Northwest Medical Center is one of the few hospitals in South Florida recognized by insurance companies as a Center of Excellence For Bariatric Surgery. Our Medical Director, Dr. Paul Wizman, has performed over 800 successful bariatric surgeries, and is ranked one of the top three surgeons in Florida. Join us for a free lecture and see how we can help you lose the weight for life. Simply call 1-866-4HCA-DOCS (442-2362) or fill out our online form to reserve your seat. Along with the physiological impact of morbid obesity, there are significant medical health issues that affect the body's mechanical and metabolic functions. These co-morbidities affect nearly every organ in the body and produce serious illnesses including diabetes, heart disease, gall bladder disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, sleep apnea, respiratory insufficiency, high cholesterol, and arthritic symptoms of weight bearing joints, just to name a few. Northwest Medical Center and Paul Wizman, M.D. have received the designation as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. 
This prestigious designation is granted to institutions who have demonstrated required resources to perform safe bariatric surgery, and have excellent short and long-term outcomes. These indices, therefore, not only document process, i.e. equipment, supplies, training of surgeons, and the availability of consultant services, but emphasize results. Application for designation as an ASBS Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence is voluntary. The main benefits of being a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery are, among others, patient safety and advocacy, continuous improvement of bariatric surgery through comparisons of patient selection, operative procedures, and care paths. Northwest Medical Center's bariatric program, in association with Paul B. Wizman, M.D., Medical Director, offers you a comprehensive approach to morbid obesity. Our demonstrated surgical techniques, multi-disciplinary approach to care, extensive pre and post -operative patient education and follow-up support provides you with a significant advantage over other programs. Our specially trained surgical team, bariatric floor nursing staff, and other clinical personnel afford you the multifaceted standards, complex patient management and intricate guidelines that rule the bariatric field today. Why choose Northwest Medical Center for your Surgery?
Patient Results  TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE!For details regarding our next Information Session on Weight Loss Surgery, please call and register at 1-866-4HCA-DOCS (442-2362). To speak with the Bariatric nurse, please call (954) 727-4549. Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap Band)Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap Band), recalls the principle of doing the least invasive procedure possible to achieve the desired results. In this method, a band is placed at the top of the stomach, creating a small pouch. The opening to the rest of the digestive track is adjustable through a subcutaneous port. Most patients experience the same amount of weight loss however, at a slower rate. Indications for Lap Band surgery are the same as the Roux-en-Y. Roux-en-Y Gastric BypassLaparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is the most frequently performed weight loss surgery in the U.S. This minimally invasive procedure is the most effective treatment for morbid obesity currently available. Weight loss occurs as a result of reducing the size of the stomach and bypassing a portion of the small intestine creating a minimal amount of malabsorption. By creating a small pouch, we limit the amount of food you can eat . In most cases, patients report an early sense of fullness and satiety that decreases the desire to eat. The laparoscopic approach results in a shortened hospital stay of 2-3 days, limited pain and discomfort, quicker recovery and reduced risk of infection and ventral hernias. Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery
Appropriate candidates must meet the following requirements:
Paul B. Wizman, M.D., Medical Director
InsurancePlease check with your insurance provider to verify benefits and specific exclusions as each contract may vary. All surgeries are performed at Northwest Medical Center. Please verify if Northwest Medical Center is a participating facility with your insurance carrier. Insurance companies require a letter of medical necessity written by your primary care physician that must include certain "key words" as well as a psychological evaluation. Dr. Paul B. Wizman is a provider for the following insurances:
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