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Weight Loss Services at UPMC

Do you struggle with excess weight?

If you're searching for ways to lose weight, UPMC is here to support your journey.

We can help you achieve your weight loss goals and get healthy.

From lifestyle support to bariatric surgery, you'll find thoughtful, complete care close to home.

We offer surgical and nonsurgical weight loss services across Pa., N.Y., and Md.

Our Weight Loss Services at UPMC

Starting a weight loss journey is personal and life changing. That's why we're here to support you each step of the way.

What's the most effective method for weight loss?

There's no “one size fits all" method to weight loss.

Each person's weight loss journey is unique. What works for your best friend, sibling, or parent may not work for you.

We offer a range of methods, such as:

Non-surgical weight loss options.
Bariatric surgery.
Ongoing weight loss management programs.

You have many options to lose weight if you don't qualify for or want to have bariatric surgery.

Our non-surgical weight loss services include:

Lifestyle counseling.
Custom diet plans.
Medicine to help with weight loss.
Endoscopic weight loss techniques, such as a gastric balloon.

For some people, weight loss surgery is the best option for better health.

UPMC meets the highest standards for U.S. bariatric surgery centers.

Our doctors have the training and tools to do the most complex weight loss surgery techniques.

Bariatric surgery can help you:

Achieve long-term weight loss.
Reduce or remove risk factors for life-threatening health issues, such as diabetes and heart disease.
Increase your life span.
Improve your quality of life.

Types of bariatric surgery

At UPMC, our weight loss surgery options include:

Gastric bypass.
Gastric sleeve.
Revision surgery.

Find out if you qualify for bariatric surgery at UPMC.

Ongoing weight loss management

Whether you opt for surgical or non-surgical weight loss, we offer ongoing support and resources.

Our lifestyle counselors can help you address unhealthy eating habits and emotional eating.

Nutritionists can help you design a healthy eating plan that works for you.

More Weight Loss Programs and Support at UPMC

UPMC Center for Obesity Medicine

At the UPMC Center for Obesity Medicine, we offer custom, complete care for obesity. Our mission spans lifestyle, mental and physical health, and surgical management, stressing your overall health and quality of life.

We treat health issues linked to obesity and are experts in:

Bariatric surgery.
Endocrine and hormone disorders.
GI health and more.

UPMC Life After Weight Loss program

Losing a large amount of weight is a major triumph. But afterward, you might have excess skin that can affect your self-esteem and remind you of your past weight.

Our Life After Weight Loss program can help. We focus on plastic surgery for people after massive weight loss.

Why Choose UPMC for Weight Loss?

A team approach. We have caring weight loss experts from many health care fields. Our team includes surgeons, nutritionists, and counselors who can address the physical, emotional, and mental health issues of weight loss.
Our weight loss surgery know-how. Our renowned bariatric surgeons are experts in the U.S. If you meet the guidelines for weight loss surgery, they can help.
National recognition. UPMC Bariatric Services meets the highest level of national accreditation for U.S. bariatric surgery centers. We've met the highest standards based on outcomes, how many surgeries we do each year, and our post-op support.
An array of weight loss options. For some people, bariatric surgery is the best way forward. For others, lifestyle changes and counseling work best. We offer a full range of choices to help you meet your weight loss goals.
Continued care. We know that weight loss isn't a one-and-done event. We'll be there each step of the way. We offer ongoing support groups, seminars, and networking events.
Compassionate care, close to home. UPMC offers weight loss services throughout Pa., N.Y., and Md.

Find Weight Loss Services in Your Region

UPMC has three program types for chronic obesity and weight loss at six locations:

Bariatric services at UPMC Altoona.

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