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Programs & Services

Adult Bariatric Surgery Clinic

Provides surgical treatment options for adults with obesity.

This clinic provides assessment and support for patients undergoing 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 which may include:

  • behaviour modification
  • counseling for nutrition, physical activity, and mental health
  • bariatric surgery
  • coordinating care and transitioning the patient back to their family physician with recommendations from the clinic

Please note, it takes several appointments and considerable time to determine eligibility for bariatric surgery

Contact Details

Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre

Location Info
2nd floor
Address
1820 Richmond Road SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2T 5C7
Telephone
403-955-8088
Fax
403-476-9626
Accessibility

This facility is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator on site.

Getting There

Patient pay parking

Parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
dietitians, doctors, psychologists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers, surgeons
Eligibility

Adults, age 18-64, interested in having bariatric surgery with:

  • 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, and / or major cognitive impairment.
  • Tobacco free for at least three months
Service Access

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

When the referral is received, and triaged, the family doctor is informed. The patient is then contacted about upcoming orientation sessions. Once they have attended the program orientation the patient can book classes and an intake assessment.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services