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:     • June 10, 2013     • June 24, 2013     • July 8, 2013     • July 22, 2013 • Name:   Contact Method By Email By Phone • Email: • Phone: Seminar Date: Please Select Yes - June 10, 2013 Yes - June 24, 2013 Yes - July 8, 2013 Yes - July 22, 2013 Yes - August 12, 2013 Yes - August 26, 2013 Yes - September 9, 2013 Yes - September 23, 2013 Yes - October 14, 2013 Yes - October 28, 2013 Yes - November 11, 2013 Yes - November 25, 2013 Yes - December 9, 2013 Please Contact Me 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."