Read more in the PNW Health series. In Washington state, around 25%-30% of the population self-reports as obese. Obesity is categorized as a “common, serious and costly chronic disease” by the Centers ...

This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The U.S. obesity prevalence was about 42% in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Conditions ...

Gastric bypass is often the best type of bariatric surgery for type 2 diabetes, but other options like sleeve gastrectomy or duodenal switch may work better, depending on your health needs. Bariatric ...

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In addition to overseeing a comprehensive bariatric program with various state-of-the-art options, he is committed to helping people overcome the physical and emotional effects of obesity with a full ...

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