Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center

Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions

Bariatric Surgery  •  Weight Loss Medications  •  Nutrition & Lifestyle Counseling

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At Stony Brook's Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center, we offer an unparalleled combination of surgical excellence and experience, interdisciplinary expertise, and compassionate services tailored to each patient's individual needs.

Our bariatric specialists are nationally recognized leaders in the field and are frequently called upon to present scholarly papers and conduct research. They include fellowship-trained surgeons who have decades of experience performing laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, and a bariatric medicine specialist who is triple board-certified with nearly 20 years in the field.

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Lose
< 30 lbs.
Work with our team of experts to develop your weight loss strategy, with access to medical management, advanced nutrition and exercise plans, counseling, behavior modifications and more.
Lose
30–50 lbs.
Our team offers several safe and effective surgeries that support weight loss in the 30-50 pound range, plus access to our comprehensive program including nutrition and exercise planning, counseling and medications.
Lose
50+ lbs.
Our team performs safe and effective surgeries for losing 50+ pounds and, as always, we work closely to develop a comprehensive plan to achieve your goals with all aspects of your health in mind.

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Do You Qualify for Weight Loss Surgery? Take this Quiz to Find Out

The weight loss journey can be an uphill battle and if you’re here, it’s likely that you’ve faced your share of challenges in shedding those extra pounds.

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Gastric Bypass vs. Gastric Sleeve

Gastric bypass and gastric sleeve (also called sleeve gastrectomy) are types of bariatric surgery that are recommended for patients with a weight loss goal of 25% of their initial weight or more.

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The Link Between Obesity and Diabetes

Obesity can greatly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as it often leads to insulin resistance—where the body must produce more insulin to meet the metabolic demands of a high fat mass.

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Semaglutide for Weight Loss: Is It Safe?

Originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, semaglutide mimics a natural hormone that plays a key role in controlling blood sugar, appetite, and digestion.

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