Welcome to CalvertHealth Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

You are about to embark on a new, life-altering experience that will help you improve your overall health and well-being!

The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program at CalvertHealth is a multidisciplinary program which aims to offer the most comprehensive, thorough and up-to-date treatments to treat obesity and its medical implications.

The word “bariatric” is a term that comes from two Greek words that mean “weight” and “treatment”. Therefore, “bariatric surgery” can be defined as treating weight by surgery. The term “metabolic” was recently added to “bariatric surgery” because of the known and proven improvements seen in the metabolic profiles of patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

Maybe you are just beginning to gather information about treating obesity through surgery or perhaps you and your Primary Care Provider have decided bariatric surgery may be the best option for you. Either way, we know this is a big decision and our multidisciplinary team will be there for you each and every step of the way and will help you make the final decision as to whether surgery is the best option for you.

To make an appointment to learn more or to schedule a consultation, please take a moment to complete the Contact Us Form and a member of our team will reach out to answer any questions you may have or to schedule an appointment. Years of experience have shown us when it comes to bariatric surgery, the most successful patients are the most informed.

Just by visiting this page and reading this letter, you are considering what is likely going to be one of the best decisions you will make in terms of improving your health and quality of life, in general.

On behalf of the entire Metabolic and Surgery Program team, I would like to congratulate you on taking the first steps in making this brave decision and look forward to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals.

Ramzi Alami, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Medical Director of the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Unit

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