The Surgical Weight Loss Center
at University Community Hospital
Treating Obesity
One of the most challenging medical problems to treat today is obesity. It is also one of the most common health issues. Two out of three Americans is overweight and almost one in twenty has morbid obesity. Medical or non-operative 
treatments have been unsuccessful for the long-term treatment of morbid obesity. Today, weight loss surgery is the only treatment that works for the vast majority of those with morbid obesity.
The UCH Surgical Weight Loss Center in Tampa, Florida
The Surgical Weight Loss Center at University Community Hospital has a comprehensive program with a focus on patient education and support. All of the pre-operative evaluation is performed at one location, including the dietary and psychological assessments. Unique to this program is the amount of education and support that is provided to each patient prior to and after surgery. University Community Hospital is equipped with features necessary to make the obese patient comfortable and safe. If you are considering weight loss surgery, visit our Tampa weight loss surgery center - The Surgical Weight Loss Center at University Community Hospital.
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