Bariatric Surgery

Obesity is not simply a number on the scale. It’s a complex health condition that makes it difficult to lose weight without help. It can also cause other health issues like diabetes, heart disease, sleep disruption and joint pain.

If you’ve been struggling with obesity, we can help. The University of Maryland (UM) Upper Chesapeake Health Bariatric Surgery Program offers a supportive team who will guide you through permanent weight loss through surgery.

Choose UM Upper Chesapeake Health for Bariatric Surgery

Our bariatric surgery program gives you the weight loss support you need in a comfortable setting close to home in Harford County.

Our bariatric surgery specialists and support staff take a patient-focused, compassionate approach to weight loss. Our program combines surgery, physical activity, mental health and nutritional counseling. And there is never a separate program fee.

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Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You?

You may qualify for bariatric surgery if you have: 

• A body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more (approximately 100 pounds overweight for men or 80 pounds overweight for women)
• Or a BMI between 35 and 39.9 and a serious obesity-related health problem such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or severe sleep apnea
• And tried other weight loss methods without lasting success

Our team will teach you how to incorporate lifetime behavior modifications before and after surgery. Contact us today to request an appointment and get started.

Contact Us

If you have questions or want more information, please call us at 443-643-4438.