Bariatric surgery and weight management

Achieving a healthy weight improves your health and quality of life—beyond just the scale. Our experts provide weight management services like nutrition and lifestyle guidance, weight loss medication, and bariatric procedures in Greater Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Princeton.

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Specialties and treatments

Surgical and endoscopic weight loss options

We offer the full range of minimally invasive bariatric 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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Conditions we treat

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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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