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Individuals who choose medical services will meet for group counselling once per week during the length of their treatment. The group will discuss healthy lifestyle nutrition choices and other lifestyle changes.
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Regional Bariatric Care Centre
984 Oliver Rd Medical Building; Suite 104
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6V4
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6V4
807-684-6058
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last Updated: Jul 24, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
- Individuals must have their primary care provider request a referral to the clinic through the Ontario Bariatric Registry
- A primary care provider can be a family doctor, a walk-in clinic doctor, or a nurse practitioner
Eligibility / Target Population
- Individuals 18 years of age or older who are obese
- Individuals who are considering surgery are required to have a body mass index of 40 or higher
Fees
None
Languages
English
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Operates a regional assessment and treatment centre for pre and post-operative care of patients with obesity requiring gastric bypass surgery
Two types of services offered include:
Medical Services
Provides non-medical services, including nutrition and lifestyle counselling, for individuals who cannot or choose not to have surgery
Surgical Services
Performs gastric bypass surgery, however, will refer complex cases to a partner program in Southern Ontario
Two types of services offered include:
Medical Services
Provides non-medical services, including nutrition and lifestyle counselling, for individuals who cannot or choose not to have surgery
Surgical Services
Performs gastric bypass surgery, however, will refer complex cases to a partner program in Southern Ontario
Last Updated: Jul 24, 2025: Suggest an edit
