Watch our on-demand webinar to see if weight loss surgery is right for you.
Call 844-987-0491 for more information.
Providence Center for Weight Management-East
Providence Center for Weight Management-East
When you want to achieve your weight loss goals, the Providence Center for Weight Management – East provides the tools, care and support to help you succeed.
Our center is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. At the Providence Center for Weight Management, we work with you to create a treatment plan that is focused on you as a whole person and helps you achieve long-term success. Some benefits of our program include:
- Clinical excellence
- Convenient location
- Exceptional patient experience
- Expert care from a team that includes:
- Bariatric surgeons
- Behavioral health specialists
- Dietitians
- Health coaches
- Nurse practitioners
- Weight loss doctors
- The first step is to register for our free on-demand webinar about surgical weight loss. This webinar will explain the basics of weight loss surgery and what options are available to you.
- It’s important to find out if your insurance plan covers weight loss surgery at Providence hospitals. After you’ve watched the webinar, contact us and we’ll help verify your insurance benefits at no cost to you.
- Call 844-987-0491 for more information.
When you choose a surgical approach to improve your health, we stay by your side every step of way, offering ongoing encouragement and support.
Our surgical team offers:
- Surgery for weight loss
- Gastric band removal and adjustment
- Gastric bypass surgery (Rou-en-Y)
- Vertical sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy)
Requirements may differ based on your health condition and insurance rules. Our team will talk with you about the steps you need to take before surgery.
You might be a candidate for weight loss surgery if:
- You have a BMI over 40, or a BMI of 35-40 with obesity-related conditions (such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea or high cholesterol)
- You have no endocrine causes of obesity
- Your risk for surgery is acceptable
- You understand the surgery and its risks
- You have no drug or alcohol problems
- You have no uncontrolled psychological conditions
- You have failed other attempts at medical weight loss through diets or other options
Register to view the on-demand webinar.
You might not be a candidate if:
- You have a current drug or alcohol problem
- You use tobacco or nicotine products
- You have uncontrolled psychological conditions
- You plan to become pregnant in the next 18 months
- Your surgeon determines that you’re not healthy enough for surgery
Find a Doctor
At Providence Center for Weight Management-East, you'll have access to a vast network of dedicated and compassionate providers who offer personalized care by focusing on treatment, prevention and health education.
American College of Surgeons - Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center
Aetna Institutes of Quality - Bariatric Surgery
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Blue Distinction Center - Bariatric Surgery
Awards and Accreditations
- Nationally accredited: Our bariatric surgery program is nationally accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, which signifies safe, high-quality care.
- Aetna Institutes of Quality®: Providence Portland Medical Center is recognized for consistently delivering evidence-based, quality care for Bariatric Surgery.
- Optum Center of Excellence: Optum's Clinical Sciences Institute recognizes Providence Center for Weight Management as a Center of Excellence, exemplifying the highest quality of care.
- Blue Distinction Centers: Designated member of the Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery by BlueCross BlueShield recognized for expertise in delivering specialty care.
- OEBB (Oregon Educators Benefit Board) and Moda Health recognize Providence’s Center for Weight Management as a Center of Excellence for bariatric surgery.
Center for Weight Management
At Providence, our approach to weight loss embraces the whole person. We’ll help you create a program to fit your weight loss and health goals, and provide the tools, care and support to help you succeed and improve your quality of life.
With a surgical approach to weight loss, our expert care team surrounds you with ongoing support and encouragement and will guide you, every step of the way.