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San Antonio Physician Assumes Leadership Role in National Medical Society

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Denver, CO – Brian Sabowitz, MD, MS, FACP was recently elected to the Board of Trustees of the Denver-based American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP).  Formed in 1950, the ASBP is the primary source for clinical education and training for the non-surgical medical management of obesity.  

 

Dr. Brian Sabowitz is Board certified in Internal Medicine.  He is the Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Medicine at New Dimensions Weight Loss in San Antonio, Texas, one of the few truly integrated bariatric medicine and bariatric surgery clinics in the country.  Dr. Sabowitz is on the clinical faculty of the Department of Endocrinology at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and is the principal investigator on a UTHSCSA funded research program titled “Impact of Mechanical Unloading, Nutrition, and Neuro-Hormonal Mediators on Bone Metabolism after Bariatric Surgery.” 

 

Bariatric physicians practice weight loss or management by reducing body fat using an individualized approach crafted for the patient.  Bariatricians use medical methods including dietary modification, exercise prescription, psychological support and when appropriate, medication. 

 

Dr. Sabowitz commented on his recent appointment, “It is an honor to serve in an organization whose primary focus is whatever is in the best interest of patient care.  It is a particular joy to be serving along side so many of the people who have been my mentors over the years.” 

 

                For more information or to contact the Denver-based association, please visit www.asbp.org or call (303)770-2526.  Dr.Sabowitz is available for interviews by calling (210) 614-3370.

 

Weight-loss surgery is cost-effective for all obese

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A new study done by the Washington University School of Medicine has shown bariatric surgery to be even more of a benefit to a larger portion of the obese population.  Bariatric surgery has expanded past harboring health and monetary benefits for only the super obese patients, and has been found to offer a new cost effectiveness to a larger percentage of patients seeking out bariatric surgery.  Take a look at this article:

 

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Helpful Blogs

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Take it from people who have been there and are still working toward their goals.  Blogs can be a great way to join another person on their journey.

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The World According to Egg Face

Thinner Times Forum

Weight Loss Surgery Lifestyles

Online Support System

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An online support system.  This life change shouldn’t be one a patient does on their own, www.obesityhelp.com can add more support while you embark on the weight loss journey.

Find a Center of Excellence

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It’s important to have a well-qualified surgeon and a dedicated team of professionals in your area when you have bariatric surgery.  When your team of professionals is allied with a high quality hospital facility, they may be eligible to receive certification as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.
If you don’t live in San Antonio, you may find a Center of Excellence in your area here.

Weight Loss Surgery Info

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Provided by Ethicon Endosurgery, www.weighlosssurgeryinfo.com is filled with information for those who are looking into surgical options, or for those who just have a few questions. View Website

Obesity Law

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A site dedicated to representing morbidly obese persons.  Obesitylaw.com shares New Dimensions’ passion for educating the health care industry and employers about the discrimination of the obese population.  This site offers advice and resources to those in need of legal council or mediation. View Website