Directory of top Internal Medicine Physicians (Bariatric Medicine) in Sandusky, Ohio, USA
Taxonomy Code 207RB0002X
The directory of Internal Medicine Physicians (Bariatric Medicine) in Sandusky, Ohio was last updated 6/30/2024
Amanda Deberry318 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH Telephone Number: (440)-320-0689 Physical Therapy Assistant |
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Date NPI Record created: 8/27/2015 |
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Sarah Schroeder1210 E BOGART RD, SANDUSKY, OH Telephone Number: (419)-276-0717 Physical Therapy Assistant |
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Date NPI Record created: 2/4/2014 |
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Tiffany RighI318 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY, OH Telephone Number: (419)-627-3958 Physical Therapy Assistant |
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Date NPI Record created: 2/14/2014 |
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Jacqueline Augustine422 MICHIGAN AVE, SANDUSKY, OH Telephone Number: (330)-268-2801 Physical Therapy Assistant |
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Date NPI Record created: 1/13/2019 |
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Christen Leigh Brown224 W JOHNSON ST, UPPER SANDUSKY, OH Telephone Number: (419)-731-3060 Physical Therapy Assistant |
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Date NPI Record created: 10/8/2012 |
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Joy Elizabeth Spettle2025 HAYES AVE, SANDUSKY, OH Telephone Number: (419)-627-2273 Physical Therapy Assistant |
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Date NPI Record created: 10/19/2017 |
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Internal Medicine Physicians (Bariatric Medicine)
Taxonomy Code 207RB0002X
Classification: Internal Medicine
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.
