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Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic Central Access and Triage

Provides surgical treatment options for adults who struggle with obesity. This clinic is a Bariatric surgical clinic only. In preparing for Bariatric surgery, medical and psychological interventions are provided to patients to ensure patients are successful pre and post-surgery.

Support is provided to individuals with obesity who require complex medical management in preparation for bariatric surgery. The initial clinic assessment determines the patient’s specific barriers to managing their weight. The next steps involve developing an individualized care plan with the patient who will be having Bariatric Surgery.

Contact Details

Edmonton Zone and Area

Telephone
780-735-5620
Fax
780-735-6768
Getting There

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Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
doctors, surgeons, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), psychiatrists, psychologists, registered dietitians, registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility

Service targeted to:

  1. Resident of Alberta (includes NWT and Nunavut)
  2. Non-smoker - and committed to maintaining life long non-smoking status (must be a non-smoker 1 year prior to referral to clinic)
  3. Ages 17 - 64 at time of referral
  4. No previous bariatric surgery (see Adult Bariatric Surgery Revision Clinic for previous surgery)
  5. Committed to having bariatric surgery
  6. Cannot have a severe, untreated personality disorder, active psychosis, active substance dependencies, and/or major cognitive impairment
  7. Have a BMI of:
  • 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
Service Access

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


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Also Known As
Acronym
Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic CAT
Other
Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic