Einstein Bariatrics Designated a Center of Excellence by American Society of Bariatric Surgery
Einstein Weight-Loss Surgery Unit Recognized for High Quality Care
Philadelphia, PA, August 13, 2007 ─ Albert Einstein Healthcare Network announced today that its weight loss surgery program, Einstein Bariatrics, has been
named an American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. This national distinction recognizes
Einstein Bariatrics’ commitment to safety and long-term patient success by providing experienced and comprehensive weight
loss surgery services. The rigorous criteria necessary to achieve the Center of Excellence distinction has been met by only
one other hospital in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Einstein Bariatrics is located at the Elkins Park campus, a full-service hospital in Montgomery County. Einstein Bariatrics
is staffed by experienced surgeons that not only perform surgery, but also are personally committed to the long-term success
and follow-up of all their patients.
“At Einstein Bariatrics, we have been extremely proud of our safety record. We have published in the medical literature some
of the lowest complication rates. Most of our patients are able to go home after only an overnight stay. We are very happy
that the ASBS Centers of Excellence program has recognized our track-record of good work,” said Ramsey Dallal, MD Director of Einstein Bariatrics and a nationally recognized leader in the field.
Dr. Dallal has performed more than one thousand weight loss procedures including the laparoscopic gastric bypass and the adjustable
gastric band. “More than 99 percent of my patients have had a laparoscopic procedure, regardless of previous operations or
extremely high weight.”
Laparoscopic surgery allows for a much quicker recovery and lower complication rate than the traditional large incisions that
have been used in the past. Advanced technologies, when utilized by trained surgeons, have revolutionized the field of weight
loss surgery.
Obesity is an extremely difficult medical disease to treat. “Combining multiple treatment approaches has been shown to improve
weight loss results. We utilize many strategies, not just medical and surgical services. Experienced psychologists, dieticians
and exercise trainers help our patients regain control of their lives,” added Alfred Trang, MD a fellowship-trained laparoscopic bariatric surgeon who recently joined Einstein Bariatrics.
Weight loss surgery has been well documented to improve, and even reverse many medical illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension
and sleep apnea. However, the most important change that occurs with massive weight loss is the dramatic improvement in quality
of life. “I can’t promise every patient everything, but I can promise them new possibilities,” said Dr. Dallal.
For a personal consultation with our surgeons or to register for a free information session call 1-800-EINSTEIN or go online
at www.einsteinbariatrics.com.
About Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, is a 1,200 bed integrated delivery network serving the communities of North Philadelphia
and Montgomery County, PA. A founding member of the Jefferson Health System, Einstein combines the best of academic medicine
and community service, employing nearly 7,000 people, and offering training programs for physician residents and fellows,
nurses and other health professionals. The Network provides healthcare services through the Albert Einstein Medical Center
and Einstein at Elkins Park hospitals, its MossRehab and Belmont Behavioral Health divisions, Germantown Community Health
Services, Willow Terrace (a nursing home), Willowcrest (a center for subacute care), outpatient facilities such as Center
One and Einstein Neighborhood Healthcare, network of primary care and specialist practices throughout the community. For more
information, visit www.einstein.edu or call 1-800-EINSTEIN.
CONTACT: Alexis Moore
Director of Communications
215-456-6734
mooreal@einstein.edu
Publish date: August 13, 2007
