South Dakota (SD) Bariatric Surgery Doctors and Physicians
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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.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. South Dakota has
1 practicing
bariatric / gastric bypass surgeon in Mitchell.
South Dakota Information
South Dakota became a state in 1889. Its capital city is Pierre, and the population is 775,933. You can see unusual rock formations at the Badlands National Park, tour the World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, or visit the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills. Popular winter sports in South Dakota are skiing, snowmobiling, skating and ice fishing. In the summer, enjoy hiking, biking, fishing or hunting, or maybe tour an archaeological site. Famous historic Native American chiefs from the Sioux nation include Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull and Red Cloud.
According to 2005 Census estimates, South Dakota has a population of 775,933.
Of this population, 183,570 are under the age of 18
and 110,178 are at or above the age of 65.
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