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Dr. Luciano A Dimarco, DO

  • 875 South Arlington Avenue
  • Harrisburg,
  • Pennsylvania
  • 17109

Specialties

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 3.5 out of 5
 

Dr. Scot A Currie, MD

  • 875 South Arlington Avenue
  • Harrisburg,
  • Pennsylvania
  • 17109

Specialties

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 2.5 out of 5
 

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Harrisburg Information

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is home to 2 practicing bariatric / gastric bypass surgeons who have offices in 1 county and the zip code of 17109.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Harrisburg has a population of 47,472, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 bariatric / gastric bypass surgeon for every 23,736 residents.

Pennsylvania Information

Pennsylvania was the second state admitted to the union in 1787, and has a rich historical background. The population of Pennsylvania is 12,429,616, and its capital is Harrisburg. Historical sites include Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Betsy Ross House. Visit the Andy Warhol museum in Pittsburgh, the American Civil War Museum in Gettysburg, or tour the Indian Caverns in Spruce Creek.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Pennsylvania has a population of 12,429,616. Of this population, 2,754,906 are under the age of 18 and 1,887,277 are at or above the age of 65.

Bariatric Surgery Information

Description

Bariatric surgery is a type of procedure that can be used to achieve significant weight loss in individuals who are very obese (morbidly obese). A thumb-sized stomach pouch is created (using a stapling or banding technique) then the outlet of the pouch is connected directly to the intestine, essentially bypassing the lower stomach. After the surgery, the amount of calories your body can intake is reduced which leads to weight loss.

Diseases / Illnesses Treated

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Metabolism, Nutrition, Obesity, Eating Disorders, liposuction, Lap Band Laparoscopic, and Roux-en-Y Laparoscopic.

Procedures Performed

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Weight Management, Lap Band Surgery, and Surgical Weight Loss.

 
 

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