Gastric Bypass | Lap Band | Sleeve Gastrectomy | Gastric Plication

Dr. Mark Fusco, expert bariatric surgeon in Florida and inaugural expert for Doctors of Weight Loss, is sponsoring a patient’s participation in BubbaFest 2011, a week-long bike tour. Dr. Fusco and the other Doctors of Weight Loss surgeons are committed to finding innovative, diverse ways to inspire and help their patients. Dr. Fusco leads his […]

Georgia Revokes Weight Loss Surgery Benefit, Doctors of Weight Loss Experts Urge Reconsideration Doctors of Weight Loss physicians are encouraging Georgia legislators to reconsider their decision to stop covering weight loss surgery. As of January 1, 2012, state employees and others covered by Georgia’s state insurance, will no longer have coverage for bariatric surgery. The […]

Dr. Adam Smith, bariatric surgeon, will serve as the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons’ next President-Elect Fort Worth, TX (Sept 26, 2011) – The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) has announced the results of their 2011 election. Adam Smith, DO, FACOS of Texas has been elected the next President-Elect of ACOS. Dr. Smith has […]

Melbourne, FL, July 27, 2011
 – Dr. Mark A. Fusco, founder of LifeShape Advanced Bariatric Center of Florida, is among the first surgeons in the United States to train to use the EndoFLIP® system, and is the first surgeon in Florida to purchase and use the innovative device for his patients. The EndoFLIP® is used […]

VALENCIA, CALIF. – A man unfurls his beach towel atop the warm sand and gazes thoughtfully at the waves lapping gently at the shore. He stands up straight and cautiously removes his shirt. So what happens next? If the man is a patient of Dr. Monali Misra, he simply leaves his shirt on the towel […]

The Los Angeles Times published an article describing how recent studies have found that obesity is almost like smoking, in terms of its connection to cancer. The studies indicate that two out of three adult Americans are at a greater risk of getting a deadly cancer, due to being overweight. This amounts to 150 million […]

Allergan announced today that the FDA has approved extended use of the Lap-Band, which makes up to an additional 37 million Americans potentially elligible for this procedure.  The press release says: IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the expanded use of the LAP-BAND® System, Allergan’s gastric band, for […]