South Carolina Find a Local Bariatric Surgeon

Did you realize that South Carolina, like the rest of the United States, has been affected by the country’s epidemic of obesity?  Indeed, according to government data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, South Carolina’s obesity rate was 30.1% in 2008!  This means that nearly a third of individuals in the state are obese and potentially a greater number are overweight or obese.  Throughout the country, obesity has become a major public health concern; obesity has been linked to GERD, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, joint disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, some types of cancer, and other health problems. 

In recent years, medical professionals have begun to recognize bariatric surgery (aka, weight loss surgery) as a potential solution to this increasing problem.  Today, procedures such as gastric bypass and the lap band are commonly done to assist patients in their efforts to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.  In many instances, patients who have undergone one of these have seen not only a cessation of the progression of their health problems – in some cases, the complications have decreased in severity or even completely resolved!   

Talking to your doctor is the most important first step toward learning more about your options.  Your physician will likely recommend a surgeon at a South Carolina hospital like Trident Medical Center, East Cooper Regional Medical Center, Providence Hospital, or any of the many others in the state.  For the contact information for specific Center of Excellence physicians near you, click on the city links below.

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