Are you struggling with your weight or facing weight-related health issues? The Saratoga Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Program, under the direction of Dr. Dmitri Baranov, offers a comprehensive approach to help you achieve a healthier and happier life. Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, the program serves patients from across the Greater Capital Region, including Albany, Glens Falls, Troy, Schenectady, Clifton Park, and the North Country.
A Multidisciplinary Team
The Saratoga Bariatric Surgery & Weight-Loss Program distinguishes itself through its multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. This includes a top-rated bariatric surgeon, physician assistants, a registered dietician, nurses, and patient referral and access specialists. This comprehensive team approach ensures that patients receive holistic care throughout their weight loss journey.
Leadership and Expertise
The program is under the direction of Dr. Dmitri Baranov, MD, PhD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM. Dr. Baranov brings an exceptional combination of experience, credentials, and successful results to the program. He has completed over 4,000 successful bariatric procedures and counting, dedicating 100 percent of his professional time to bariatric surgery. Dr. Baranov chose to specialize in bariatric surgery because “no other surgery has such a profound, positive impact on patient health, wellbeing, and quality of life.”
Accreditation and Recognition
The Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Program at Saratoga Hospital is fully accredited as a comprehensive bariatric facility by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. This designation signifies that the program meets rigorous standards for bariatric care and excels at providing the resources necessary to meet the needs of bariatric patients, both pre- and post-operatively.
Furthermore, the Saratoga Bariatric Surgery & Weight-Loss Program is the only program in the Saratoga region to be awarded the Blue Distinction Center+ distinction for bariatric surgery. This recognition highlights the program's commitment to quality and patient outcomes.
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Surgical and Non-Surgical Options
Dr. Baranov has extensive experience in performing minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgical procedures. These include:
- Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy: This procedure involves removing a large portion of the stomach, restricting food intake and reducing hunger.
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: This procedure creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the small intestine, limiting food absorption and reducing calorie intake.
- Gastric Balloon Procedures: This non-surgical option involves placing a balloon in the stomach to create a feeling of fullness and reduce food intake.
The program also offers other weight loss options, including Intragastric balloon and weight loss medications.
Information Sessions
To learn more about the Saratoga Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Program, free information sessions are held twice a month on Tuesday evenings. Attendance at a 90-minute information session is required prior to making an initial appointment. During the seminar, Dr. Dmitri Baranov discusses bariatric surgery and other weight loss options, including time for questions and answers. The free virtual seminar makes it easy to get the details needed to take this important step in your weight loss journey.
Clinic Design and Patient Privacy
The Saratoga Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Program clinic is designed with patient privacy and comfort in mind. The clinic includes five exam rooms and one treatment room (for minor procedures), a nutritionist office, a nurses’ station, various support spaces, and four offices.
Patient privacy was a key consideration in the design. The check-in/check-out area is separated from the waiting area by half-height walls with a decorative semi-translucent panel at the top. The patient triage/scale area is located in an alcove off the clinic corridor. The privacy panels between check-in stations include a drywall base with a translucent resin panel top to obscure views but let some light through so the entire check-in area feels more open.
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The design uses cherry-look plastic laminate panels at the front of the check-in desk and solid surface countertops to achieve a higher-end look while keeping cost and upkeep in mind. The edges of the resin panel tops are wrapped with metal trim to complement the richness of the wood-grain laminate. The rear wall of the check-in area includes a series of the same wood-grain plastic laminate panels with metal reveals to match the metal trim at divider walls.
Support Groups
The Saratoga Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Program offers monthly support groups for all patients, no matter what stage they are at in their weight loss journey. The support groups are held at the Saratoga Senior Center (attached to the Saratoga YMCA at 290 West Ave) and typically last 1 hour. They are free for anyone to attend, and no registration is required.
Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery, or “weight loss surgery,” is performed to help patients lose weight and decrease the risk of chronic health issues that you may be at risk for due to your weight status. Bariatric surgery can help provide long-term weight loss and allow you to develop a healthier lifestyle.
Taking the First Step
If you’re interested in learning more about bariatric surgery options with Dr. Dmitri Baranov and the Saratoga Bariatric Surgery & Weight-Loss Program, you are invited to take the first step and attend a free informational seminar. At the seminar, Dr. Baranov will guide you in learning about bariatric surgery and how surgery can resolve many obesity-related health conditions. You’ll also have an opportunity to learn about the team’s qualifications and get answers to questions you may have.
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