Directory of top Obstetricians & Gynecologists (Bariatric Medicine) in Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Taxonomy Code 207VB0002X
The directory of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (Bariatric Medicine) in Anchorage, Alaska was last updated 6/30/2024
Max Treinen1436 O ST, ANCHORAGE, AK Telephone Number: (907)-301-4565 Mechanotherapist |
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Date NPI Record created: 4/16/2014 |
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Amy M Koehn3310 ARCTIC BLVD STE 102, ANCHORAGE, AK Telephone Number: (337)-230-2609 Mechanotherapist |
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Date NPI Record created: 7/19/2023 |
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Jacqueline Suzanne Hand4050 LAKE OTIS PKWY, SUITE # 207, ANCHORAGE, AK Telephone Number: (907)-563-2639 Mechanotherapist |
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Date NPI Record created: 3/26/2011 |
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Jennifer Seifert-Byrne2020 ABBOTT RD STE 2, ANCHORAGE, AK Telephone Number: (907)-770-5700 Mechanotherapist |
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Date NPI Record created: 3/29/2017 |
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Sarah Reichert610 W 2ND AVE STE 100, ANCHORAGE, AK Telephone Number: (907)-242-1137 Mechanotherapist |
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Date NPI Record created: 11/30/2010 |
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Mary Ellen Taylor3315 FAIRBANKS ST, ANCHORAGE, AK Telephone Number: (541)-844-9325 Mechanotherapist |
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Date NPI Record created: 9/18/2012 |
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Obstetricians & Gynecologists (Bariatric Medicine)
Taxonomy Code 207VB0002X
Classification: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Description
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Notes
Source:
American Board of Obesity Medicine, www.abom.org [10/1/2007: new, 7/1/2015: title and definition modified]
Additional Resource: American Society of Bariatric Physicians, www.asbp.org.
