Thursday, June 09, 2016
Designed with the specific needs of the bariatric patient in mind, the newly appointed surgical suites at Beaumont Hospital, Wayne are now open to local patients seeking personalized, medical weight loss solutions.
Bariatric surgical suite amenities include:
- spacious rooms
- warm, modern, home-like surroundings
- comfortably sized furnishings
- safety support features in the bath and shower
Patients will work with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, nutritionists, exercise physiologists and psychologists at the new Weight Control Center in Canton, scheduled to open this September.
According to Edward Mavashev, M.D., director of Bariatric Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Wayne, the two-pronged approach - surgery in tandem with education and support for healthy lifestyle changes - is essential for long-term success.
“From support group meetings to follow-up appointments with our experts, we provide patients with comprehensive resources to manage their weight for life,” Dr. Mavashev said.
Those who wish to begin the process now can access education and support via the Weight Control Center in Royal Oak, 4949 Coolidge Highway.
“Bariatric surgery,” Dr. Mavashev said, “has been shown to be a safe and effective way to put in remission major medical problems plaguing our patients, including diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and dozens of other medical conditions. We are able to cut the risk of stroke, heart attack and even cancer by almost half.”
As might be expected, these outcomes inherently extend lives, improve self-esteem, social functioning, economic outlook and overall quality of life, Dr. Mavashev stressed.
At present, one-third of Americans are obese and 20 million are morbidly obese.
“With this in mind, it is exciting to be able to offer this invaluable service to our own community,” Dr. Mavashev said.
Beaumont Hospital, Wayne is located at 33155 Annapolis St. in Wayne.