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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Regional Bariatric Care Centre

Regional Bariatric Care Centre

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984 Oliver Rd Medical Building; Suite 104
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6V4
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807-684-6058
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: Jul 25, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Individuals must have their primary care provider request a referral to the clinic through the Ontario Bariatric Registry

  • A primary care provider can be a family doctor, a walk-in clinic doctor, or a nurse practitioner

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Individuals 18 years of age or older who are obese

  • Individuals who are considering surgery are required to have a body mass index of 40 or higher

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Operates a regional assessment and treatment centre for pre and post-operative care of patients with obesity requiring gastric bypass surgery
Two types of services offered include:
Medical Services
Provides non-medical services, including nutrition and lifestyle counselling, for individuals who cannot or choose not to have surgery
Surgical Services
Performs gastric bypass surgery, however, will refer complex cases to a partner program in Southern Ontario

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Last updated: Jul 25, 2024: Suggest an edit
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