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Weight Management Center

A Less Invasive Weight Loss Surgery

LAP-BAND surgery is now available. The LAP-BAND makes you feel full faster and can be adjusted as you lose weight after surgery. More >>

Weight Loss Without Surgery
If you want to lose weight and keep it off, bariatrician, Dr. Theresa Piotrowski, can help with nutrition and exercise programs, support and counseling More >>

Is Weight-Loss Surgery For You?
If your excess weight is starting to cause serious health risks and lifestyle changes have not helped, weight-loss surgery might be for you More >>

Do You Qualify? Calculate Your BMI
Calculating your body mass index (BMI) can help you determine whether your weight may pose a risk to your health. Rather than looking just at your weight, BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. More >>

What is a Bariatrician?
A physician specially educated in weight management who can help you with obesity and related health risks. More >>

Bariatric Surgery Center Network Accreditation
Our Weight Management Center is accredited as a Level 1a facility, the highest a hospital can achieve, by the Bariatric Surgery Center Network (BSCN) Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). We are one of only two hospitals in Pennsylvania (and 25 nationwide) recognized for excellence in weight-loss surgery. More >>

She Lost 135 Pounds with Weight-Loss Surgery
Cheryl Jordan of Zionsville, Pa., makes healthy choices now. More >>

She Lost Weight and Is Keeping It Off
Phyllis Whymark of Bethlehem, Pa., went from wearing a size 28 to a size 6. More >>

Now She Can Keep Up With Her Son
Tina Moyer of Bangor, Pa., is happy with her new self. More >>

Begin Your Journey - Lose Weight, Be Healthy
It's not a diet. It's a weight-loss program that works! Read our brochure here. More >>

She Gained Confidence After Surgery
Brenda Stetler of Bethlehem, Pa., is walking, traveling and wishing she had surgery sooner. More >>

Adult Patient Registration Form
Click here to download the forms that you need in order to become a patient. More >>

Pediatric Patient Registration Form
Click here to download the forms that you need in order for your child to become a patient. More >>

Appointment Policies
Click here to download the information that you should know before your appointment. More >>

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