The bariatric program at OCF involves a multidisciplinary team who will consult and evaluate each patient individually prior to surgery. The pre-operative team encompasses two bariatric clinical care coordinators, a Registered Dietician and a psychiatric consult. The information gathered by the multidisciplinary team will be presented to the bariatric surgeon(s) and assist him/her in deciding whether an individual is a candidate for a gastric bypass surgery.
Ochsner Clinic Foundation also has the privilege of having many specialties on staff. These specialized areas include Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Rehabilitation Services, Sleep Lab and a Support Group. Ochsner is also affiliated with Elmwood Fitness Center.
