QEII - Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic

This clinic provides medical, psychological, and surgical interventions for weight management and improving health. Support is provided to individuals with obesity who require complex medical management and/or surgical intervention. The initial clinic assessment determines the patient's specific barriers to managing their weight. Developing an individualized care plan with the patient may include: - Behavior modification - Counseling for nutrition, physical activity, and mental health - Drug treatment and/or bariatric surgery (surgical treatment for obesity) - Coordinating care and transitioning the patient back to their family physician with recommendations from the clinic Clinic staff will assess whether bariatric surgery is an option for the patient. If a patient is a suitable candidate for bariatric surgery, he or she will be referred to the Edmonton Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic. Grande Prairie Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic staff will support the patient before and after the surgery.

QEII - Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic is open Monday 7:45am - 4:00pm Tuesday 7:45am - 4:00pm Wednesday 7:45am - 4:00pm Thursday 7:45am - 4:00pm Friday 7:45am - 4:00pm.

Call (780) 538-7648, or use the website.

Phone

(780) 538-7648

Website

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1062404&serviceAtFacilityID=1097407#contentStart