A bariatric physician is a doctor specializing in the treatment of obesity and the management of weight loss.
Bariatrician
A bariatric physician, or bariatrician, is a licensed medical doctor (or doctor of osteopathy) who has specialized training in the treatment of weight-related conditions.
Duties of a Bariatrician
According to the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP), bariatricians treat overweight or obese patients with designed programs of diet, exercise, therapy and, if needed, the prescription of appetite suppressants and other appropriate medications.
Weight-Loss Programs
Many times, bariatric physicians are present in medical weight-loss programs to ensure safe and efficient patient progress.
Bariatric Surgeons
Doctors who are involved with bariatric weight reduction surgeries are a subdivision of bariatric physicians. These surgeons perform major invasive gastrointestinal procedures.
Find a Bariatric Physician
You can easily find bariatric physicians through the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) or the American Society of Bariatric Physcians (ASBP).
