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Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery at MUSC

The Bariatric Surgery Program at MUSC in Charleston, SC is a leader in gastric bypass surgery and other weight loss surgery and obesity treatment options for obese patients in South Carolina.  Since 1993, the program has performed more than 1900 gastric bypass surgeries.

In February 2006, the MUSC Medical Center was named an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Execellence.  The ASMBS Center of Excellence designation recognizes bariatric surgery programs with a demonstrated record of accomplishment of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery.

Weight-related Treatments

MUSC's mission as South Carolina's leading bariatric surgery program extends far beyond achieving permanent, safe weight loss.  We also include the reversal or improvement of weight-related health problems such as :

The MUSC Bariatric Surgery program, which includes experienced mental health professionals, dieticians, nurses and physicians, is dedicated to helping patients safely realize weight loss success. Through this team approach, we are able to offer our patients a bariatric surgery program of nationally recognized state-of-the-art care.

Contact the MUSC Bariatric Surgery Program to schedule appointments or ask questions about MUSC's weight loss surgery treatments.

AJ & Rebecca Clay's Weight Loss Surgery Story
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Qualifying for Surgery

If you are interested in pursuing bariatric surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, please watch two videos on the Facts About Weight Loss Surgery.  After viewing the videos, you will need to complete a quiz. 
  

Non Surgical Programs at MUSC

The MUSC Weight Management Center offers a wide range of non-surgical and research weight loss programs.  

   
Patient Referral Information
Physicians call MEDULINE at 1-800-922-5250.

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