Bariatric surgery gets top marks
At Jefferson Hospital , we deliver top-notch bariatric surgical care . Turns out , we aren ’ t the only ones who think so . The health care rankings from CareChex ® rated Jefferson Hospital as the No . 1 hospital in Southwestern PA for Medical Excellence in Bariatric Surgery .**
This means we reach the highest levels of quality . It also means you can stay close to home to get bariatric surgery that is safe , effective , and efficient . We ’ ll give you the best possible results so you can get back to the life and activities you enjoy .
** Source : 2021 CareChex ® by Quantros
Southwestern PA region is the Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton , PA-OH-WV CSA ( Combined Statistical Area )
Dr . Parikh lays out the facts
General surgeon Anuj Parikh , DO , makes sure his patients understand why they need surgery . “ I share the risks and the benefits and explain it all . This gives them more confidence in my abilities ,” he said .
Dr . Parikh performs all types of abdominal and gut surgery . He has a fellowship in colorectal surgery and advanced training in bariatric surgery . “ I ’ m glad that Jefferson Hospital ’ s surgical department is staying ahead of the game with technology and new procedures ,” he said .
He also says it ’ s important that patients know what their recovery could be like , especially if it will change the way they eat . “ They may have to make modifications to live in a new normal and I want them to be prepared for that ,” he said . “ I like to lay out their choices and get patients involved in making decisions for their body and their health .”
ANUJ PARIKH , DO GENERAL SURGEON
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