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The Skinny on Bariatric Surgery

Mayo Clinic Talks

English - March 03, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB - ★★★★ - 90 ratings
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Guest: James A. Madura, II M.D.

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)

Obesity is prevalent and places our patients at significantly higher risk for a variety of health conditions. Which patients stand to benefit the most from bariatric surgery? What does insurance coverage for these procedures look like? Dr. James Madura discusses bariatric surgery and the safety and efficacy of the procedures.

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