Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Regional Bariatric Care Centre

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