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Unity Hospital Bariatric and Weight Loss Center
Since 1996, Unity's Bariatric Center has treated more than 4,000 patients for the chronic disease called morbid obesity. From its beginning, the center has been a resource for community education, medical training, patient evaluations, education, pre-operative counseling and long-term follow up. In addition to durable weight loss, Bariatric Center patients have obtained remission of diabetes and long-term control of high blood pressure, arthritis, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, asthma, heartburn, cancers and many other illnesses associated with morbid obesity.
Bariatric Times magazine recently featured an extensive overview of our program. Experienced surgeons
Our full-time bariatric surgeons – Jeffrey Baker, MD; and Frederick (Rick) Johnson, MD – perform open and laparoscopic bariatric procedures at Unity Hospital. They include LAP-BandŽ adjustable gastric banding and Roux-en Y gastric bypass, and revisions.
Contact information
Program manager - Janet Rudlong, RN, BA Free introduction to weight loss surgery classesWe offer free introductory classes for anyone interested in learning more about this life-saving surgery. For more information, call Allina Class Registration at 612-262-3333 or 1-800-877-7878. You may register online. |
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Unity Professional Building, Suite 200 500 Osborne Road NE Fridley, MN 55432 763-236-2045 |
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Nationally recognized as a "Bariatric Center of Excellence" by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, Unity Hospital's Bariatric Center is dedicated to helping patients achieve significant weight loss, which can lead to a healthier, more active lifestyle.
