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Why Choose UPMC for Your Weight Loss Needs?

If you've struggled with obesity—and diet and exercise haven't worked—you're not alone: more than 1 in 20 Americans over the age of 20 are morbidly obese, increasing their risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers, and keeping them from the happy and active life they deserve.*

Whether you need help making dietary and lifestyle changes, or are considering a life-changing weight loss procedure, UPMC can help put you on the path to success.

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Non-surgical Weight Management Program

If you're not a candidate for weight loss surgery, or want to lose weight with non-surgical means, then our medical weight management program may be just what you need.

Our Medical Weight Management Program at UPMC in Central Pa. treats the problems of overweight and obesity as a chronic problem. No matter how you lose weight, you are at risk of regaining. In our program, we work with you to help you learn how to manage your weight for the long term.

Our care team includes a physician, nurse practitioner, and a registered dietitian who will work with you one on one. If needed, they will coordinate the following services:

Work with you to help modify behaviors that keep you from reaching your weight goals.
Refer to physical therapy services to work with you to build a wellness program that you can continue.
Utilize weight loss medication as appropriate for each patient.

Minimally Invasive Weight Loss Surgery Options

Facing major surgery can feel overwhelming, but you'll find peace of mind with our minimally invasive weight loss procedures. Our providers specialize in bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and revision surgery, which often require just a few small incisions. For you, that may mean less pain, scarring and risk of infection, a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery.

Blue Distinction Center Plus (Highmark and CBC Program) - Healthcare facilities recognized for their expertise and efficiency in delivering specialty care. These centers have a proven track-record for delivering better results – including fewer complications and readmissions – than facilities without these recognitions.

Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission (JTC) for improving care of diabetic patients.

MBSAQIP Accredited Center - MBSAQIP works to advance safe, high-quality care for bariatric surgical patients through the accreditation of bariatric surgical centers. A bariatric surgical center achieves accreditation following a rigorous review process during which it proves that it can maintain certain physical resources, human resources, and standards of practice.

Optum Health Center of Excellence - Through a rigorous evaluation process, Optum has developed Centers of Excellence networks that provide access to clinically superior, cost-effective health care. These centers promote safe, successful and cost-effective treatment options.

Aetna Institute of Quality - Aetna is a network of hospitals and other facilities that specialize in bariatric procedures. Becoming part of the Institutes of Quality isn’t easy. They measure everything from level of care, to how often patients return to the hospital after surgery.

Magnet Recognition - A Magnet designated hospital is an organization that has been recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) after demonstrating excellence in patient care in more than 35 areas of focus throughout the entire hospital.

Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety presented by HealthGrades.

UPMC surgeons have completed more than 5,000 bariatric procedures. Our program is characterized by its very low infection and complication rates and excellent results.

Need more information?

New Patient Inquiries

Phone: 717-231-8221
Fax: 717-221-5385

Nutrition and Dietary Questions

Phone: 717-255-6173

Existing patient? Find your office's contact information.

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