BANGOR — A new name for a program that has widely expanded its offerings as well as its reach. Northern Light Comprehensive Weight Loss program (formerly Surgical Weight Loss) offers a multidisciplinary approach that includes nutritional education, physical therapy, behavioral counseling and peer support groups. The program’s care team is made up of bariatric surgeons, obesity certified registered dietitians, nurse practitioners and psychologists.
The name change is important, as it reflects the program growth and evolution, bringing more services to patients across the state of Maine.
“We know the need for comprehensive weight management care is evolving. We have the ability to meet with patients using telehealth technology, expanding access to areas like Blue Hill, Presque Isle, and across the state,” Program Director, Dr. Matthew Sharbaugh, DO said. “We want people to know; they don’t need to live here in the Bangor area in order to find specialized weight management care.”
Even those patients selecting a path that includes surgery (in Bangor) can participate in nutritional therapy, behavioral counseling, and other elements of the program, from home.
The Comprehensive Weight Loss program is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. The team met rigorous national standards for patient safety and quality of care, with a focus on minimizing complications and improving surgical outcomes through continuous self-improvement and are leaders in weight loss surgery.
To learn more about the Comprehensive Weight Loss program, visit northernlighthealth.org/EMMCWeightLoss or to talk to your primary care provider about a referral today.