Directory of top Internal Medicine Physicians (Bariatric Medicine) in Duluth, Georgia, USA
Taxonomy Code 207RB0002X
The directory of Internal Medicine Physicians (Bariatric Medicine) in Duluth, Georgia was last updated 6/30/2024
Prima Ambulatory Surgical Services3096 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, DULUTH, GA Telephone Number: (770)-495-1477 Ambulatory Surgical Center |
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Date NPI Record created: 1/22/2013 |
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North Atlanta Orthopaedic Surgery Center10670 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD, DULUTH, GA Telephone Number: (770)-814-0323 Ambulatory Surgical Center |
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Date NPI Record created: 2/5/2007 |
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Moody Surgical Associates, LLC3540 DULUTH PARK LN STE 290, DULUTH, GA Telephone Number: (706)-489-9623 Ambulatory Surgical Center |
No Referral Data |
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Date NPI Record created: 2/9/2018 |
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Summit Surgery Center Of Duluth3775 VENTURE DR STE 100, DULUTH, GA Telephone Number: (678)-701-2225 Ambulatory Surgical Center |
No Referral Data |
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Date NPI Record created: 1/15/2024 |
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Gdc Endoscopy Center Llc2887 DARLINGTON RUN, DULUTH, GA Telephone Number: (678)-377-8252 Ambulatory Surgical Center |
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Date NPI Record created: 12/22/2006 |
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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.
