Bariatric Surgery Claremont Bronx, New York

Weight loss is an issue that many individuals struggle with. Help is available in the form of Bariatric surgery. Dr. Daniel Farkas has been providing overweight and obese people with minimally invasive bariatric surgery and allowing them to take a hold of their weight. If live in Claremont Bronx, New York, and are in need of bariatric surgery, contact Dr. Daniel Farkas today. 

Bariatrics is the medical field concerned with the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity. Surgery is an option for those fitting a certain criteria. A body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more which is roughly 100 pounds overweight for men and 80 pounds for women. There are different surgeries available to address obesity. Restrictive procedures aim to reduce the stomach size which reduces the amount of food it takes for the patient to feel fuller, resulting in weight loss. These procedures use surgical staples or adjustable bands to reduce the stomach size. Mixed procedures use restrictive techniques but also include bypassing part of the small intestine to reduce caloric intake. Most obesity surgeries are minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Farkas has a wide variety of medical training. He graduated from the University Of Toronto Medical School. From there he completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He has also completed a fellowship in advanced Laproscopy and bariatric surery at Hackensack university medical center. Dr. Farkas was recently recruited as the Director of Minimally Invasive surgery at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center.  He has been in practice for many years and is well capable of giving you the surgical assistance you need.

Considering surgery is not always easy. Consulting your health with qualified professionals helps. If you are in need of bariatric surgery and live in Claremong Bronx, New York, contact Dr. Farkas today.