Bariatric surgery and weight management

Achieving a healthy weight is about more than numbers on a scale—it can improve your health and quality of life. Our experts provide weight management services including nutrition and lifestyle guidance, weight loss medication, and bariatric surgery.

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Specialties and treatments

Surgical weight loss options

We offer a range of minimally invasive bariatric surgical procedures to help you achieve a healthy weight.

Nonsurgical weight loss options

Our medically supervised weight management program can help you achieve weight loss without surgery.

Bariatric surgery benefits and outcomes

Bariatric surgery is an effective, long-term treatment for weight loss with proven health benefits.

Bariatric surgery requirements and eligibility

To qualify for bariatric surgery, you must meet certain criteria and complete our screening process.

What to expect before, during, and after bariatric surgery

Our team will ensure you’re prepared for your bariatric procedure and your new life after surgery.

Bariatric surgery FAQs

If you’re considering bariatric surgery for weight loss, you may have questions. We have answers.

Second opinions

If you've received a diagnosis, our team of experts offers second opinions to grant you peace of mind.

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Patient support and resources

To help you achieve your weight loss goals, we offer support and resources for our patients.

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Adolescent weight management and bariatric surgery programs

Penn Medicine offers programs to help adolescents struggling with weight issues. Through a collaboration between Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, adolescents can receive life-changing bariatric surgery. We also offer a pediatric weight management program at our Lancaster location and a monthly support group for youth patients and their parents.

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Our doctors

Our providers work with you to plan and deliver exceptional treatment and personalized care.

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Locations

Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.

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How weight-loss meds and bariatric surgery work together

A bariatric surgeon looks at the role GLP-1 drugs can play in achieving a healthy weight.

November 20, 2023

Home-assisted ventilation for autoimmune disease: Kim’s story

A rare autoimmune disease kept Kim Day from his favorite outdoor hobbies, until he met doctors in the Fishman Program for Home Assisted Ventilation.

January 21, 2022

Starting anti-obesity medication early boosts weight loss

Introducing medication sooner than current guidelines call for can help patients who struggle to lose weight with diet and physical activity alone.

March 18, 2025

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Patient stories

From bariatric surgery candidate to personal trainer

After bariatric surgery, a high school teacher reinvented himself as a trainer and coach, guiding others to their own health victories.

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Home-assisted ventilation for autoimmune disease: Kim’s story

A rare autoimmune disease kept Kim Day from his favorite outdoor hobbies, until he met doctors in the Fishman Program for Home Assisted Ventilation.

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Epilepsy surgery gives patient a new lease on life

Minimally invasive laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) surgery reduced the epilepsy symptoms a patient had experienced for more than 30 years.

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The road to recovery begins at home

Penn Medicine’s SNF at Home pilot program offers a seamless transition from the hospital to home with extra support to recover in familiar surroundings.

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