Weight Loss, Bariatric Surgery: Charlotte, NC

Welcome to the bariatric surgery program at Presbyterian Hospital Matthews, located near Charlotte, North Carolina. Obesity is epidemic in the United States and bariatric surgery may be the ideal weight loss choice for morbidly obese patients who have not been able to lose excess weight through traditional diet and exercise. Our program is led by Dr. Jon Pirrello, active staff at Presbyterian Hospital Matthews. Dr. Pirrello performs a wide variety of bariatric surgical procedures including:

• REALIZE™ Gastric Banding
• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Gastric Sleeve
• Fobi Pouch
• Revisional Surgery

Bariatric surgery makes up the majority of Dr. Pirrello's surgical practice with over 1000 surgeries performed over the past 7 years. Our highly trained staff will guide you through the intricacies of your journey into your new life. The decision to pursue bariatric surgery is not to be taken lightly and it’s not the ideal solution in every case. We will help you make that final decision keeping your health and needs foremost in our minds.

Our program accepts most insurance policies for those that qualify, however we also have special cash pay rates should you have no insurance or your policy limits coverage of bariatric surgery.

Register for Our Bariatric Surgery Seminar Before your consultation we ask that you sign up for a monthly seminar to see the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery. Please fill out the form to the right for more information and to confirm your attendance. Our next seminar dates are:     • February 13, 2012     • March 12, 2012     • April 9, 2012     • May 14, 2012     • June 18, 2012     • July 9, 2012     • August 20, 2012     • September 10, 2012     • October 8, 2012     • November 12, 2012     • December 17, 2012 • Name:   Contact Method By Email By Phone • Email: • Phone: Seminar Date: Please Select Yes No Yes - February 13, 2012 Yes - March 12, 2012 Yes - April 9, 2012 Yes - May 14, 2012 Yes - June 18, 2012 Yes - July 9, 2012 Yes - August 20, 2012 Yes - September 10, 2012 Yes - October 8, 2012 Yes - November 12, 2012 Yes - December 17, 2012 Preferred Surgery: Please Select One Gastric Bypass Gastric Band/Lap-Band Gastric Sleeve Fobi Pouch

About Presbyterian Hospital Matthews:

Our facilities, advanced medical treatments and procedures, as well as our highly qualified staff have distinguished Presbyterian Healthcare as a not-for-profit healthcare leader for the residents of the southern piedmont region of North Carolina for over a century. With five hospitals, physician practices, outpatient surgery centers, rehabilitation and community health outreach programs, Presbyterian really is "Remarkable People. Remarkable Medicine."