Helping You Reach Optimal Health 

The weight management experts at Catholic Health offer medical and surgical options to help you lose weight safely and effectively. Our weight loss programs provide the tools and support you need to reach and maintain a weight that’s healthy for you. The results can be life-changing.

    Consequences of Obesity

    If you are overweight, you are not alone. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions across the country. More than 40% of Americans are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Anyone can become obese. Eating habits, activity level, medication use and genetics all play a role in your weight. Some cancers, such as endometrial, breast, kidney, gallbladder and liver, can also boost the likelihood of obesity.

    Catholic Health is here to get you on track to lose those extra pounds that impact more than just the numbers on your scale. They affect your physical, mental, emotional and social health. Obesity increases your risk of depression and anxiety. It can erode your self-confidence and diminish your quality of life. Our dedicated team of specialists will help you be healthier and feel better.

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        Excess weight can lead to serious health issues or worsen existing conditions, including:

        • COVID-19
        • Gallbladder disease
        • Heart disease
        • High blood pressure
        • Osteoarthritis
        • Poor cholesterol with high triglycerides and LDL, or bad, cholesterol and low HDL or good cholesterol
        • Sleep apnea
        • Stroke
        • Type 2 diabetes

        Catholic Health weight loss experts help you plot a course for a healthier future. Our team includes:

        • Board-certified bariatric surgeons
        • Physical therapists
        • Registered dietitians
        • Registered nurses
        • Social workers

        Our Programs

        We know that one size does not fit all when it comes to weight loss programs. We tailor solutions to your specific goals and needs. Both program options give you access to a dedicated support team who offer ongoing guidance and care to help you make lasting change.

        Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

        Our bariatric surgeons and support team guide you through each step of the surgical weight loss process. We use advanced surgical techniques to reduce your stomach’s size and change how you process food.

        Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgery

        Medical Weight Management

        Physician-led programs that highlight lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise. Your physician may prescribe medication for additional support.

        Weight Management Programs

        Body Mass Index (BMI)

        Obesity is defined by the Centers for Disease Control as a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or more. BMI is a mathematical calculation that estimates your healthy weight based on your height. It provides a guideline to help your physician assess whether your weight is a health issue that should be addressed.

        You are a candidate for weight loss surgery if you have a BMI of:

        • 40 or greater
        • 35 with medical problems related to obesity
        • 30 with Type 2 diabetes

        Meet Our Team

        Dr. Shawn Garber

        Shawn Garber, MD, FACS, FASMBS

        Catholic Health Bariatric Service Line Physician Chair

        St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® Bariatric Department Director

        Mercy Hospital Bariatric Department Director 

         

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        Edward Cussatti, MD

        Good Samaritan Hospital Bariatric Director

         

        • Felicia Breihof-Mendoza, PA-C, MSPAS, Mercy Hospital
        • Erica Filippi RN, BSN, Mercy Hospital  
        • Pamela Raimond,i RN, mercy Hospital 
        • Kevin G. Warren, Jr. RN, BS St. Charles Hospital 
        • Roseann DeLuca, MSN, RN, CBN Good Samaritan Hospital 
        • Joanne Angstadt, NP, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital 
        • Lynette George, PA-C, MBA, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

        Weight Loss Programs & Surgery Locations

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        Good Samaritan University Hospital

        West Islip, NY Hospital

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        St. Charles Hospital

        Port Jefferson, NY Hospital

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        St. Catherine of Siena Hospital

        Smithtown, NY Hospital

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        Mercy Hospital

        Rockville Centre, NY Hospital

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        St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

        Roslyn, NY Hospital Heart Center

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        St. Joseph Hospital

        Bethpage, NY Hospital