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Programs & Services

Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic

Provides Surgical Support options for adults with obesity.

This clinic provides surgical interventions for weight management and improving health. Support is provided to individuals with obesity who require complex surgical intervention.

The initial clinic assessment determines the patient’s specific barriers to managing their weight. Developing an individualized care plan with the patient may include:

  • behaviour modification
  • counseling for nutrition, physical activity, and mental health
  • drug treatment and / or bariatric surgery (surgical treatment for obesity)
  • coordinating care and transitioning the patient back to their family physician with recommendations from the clinic

For patients who have had previous bariatric surgery, please visit:

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Service Providers May Include
dietitians, doctors, psychologists, registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility

Adults, age 18 to 65 at time of referral:

  • BMI ≥ 35 kg / m2, with an obesity-related comorbidity (ex. hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, osteoarthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, sleep apnea, depression, polycystic ovarian syndrome, cardiovascular disease)

OR

  • BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 with or without comorbidity

AND

  • No severe, untreated personality disorder, active psychosis, active substance dependencies, smoking, vaping, and / or major cognitive impairment
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Service Locations
Also Known As
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Grande Prairie Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic