Support For You

Helpful Information For Our Patients

Facing the decision of any type of surgery, it's natural to feel concerned and even a bit frightened. You probably have many questions concerning treatment choices and decisions. Most likely, you find yourself constantly thinking, "Am I making the right choice?" followed often by "Do I know enough about weight loss surgery to make an informed decision?"

At the Center for the Surgical Treatment of Obesity at St. Mark’s Hospital, our knowledgeable and experienced staff is here for you, your family and supportive friends - when you need us most.

The Center for the Surgical Treatment of Obesity provides education, as well as emotional and social support to those who have made the decision to change their lives through weight loss surgery, and their family members. Our primary goal is to make sure your experience is safe, and that it will help you become as healthy and happy as you can be.

Peace Of Mind

The St. Mark’s Experience will surround you with specialists in weight loss surgery, including psychologists, exercise physiologists, registered dietitians, nurses, and financial counselors. In addition, our caring community of support groups and psychological aftercare is unsurpassed in this field.

We provide seminars and classes, as well as one-on-one care with our exceptional staff to make sure that all of your questions are answered, both before and after your surgery.