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Bariatrics

Bariatrics is the field of medicine dedicated to the study and management of obesity. Medical and surgical weight loss, treatment options, clinical research in obesity, and the general medical care of hospital patients who are severely overweight are all covered in this field. Almost a third of american patients suffer from obesity defined as a body mass index of greater than 30kg/m2.
Dr. Sunil Bhoyrul
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General Surgery 34 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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