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Bariatric Surgery Resources
Virtual Seminar: Weight Loss Surgery Education
Join Renown Health’s Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Program for a free virtual seminar open to patients, family members, friends and caregivers. Led by Dr. Alexander Ayzengart, this session will provide expert insights into weight loss surgery and how it can help improve or even resolve conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
Weight-Loss Journey: Support and Resources
Renown Health is committed to helping you succeed before, during and after bariatric surgery. Our resources provide education, guidance and long-term support to help you achieve lasting results.
Educational Resources
- Free Weight-Loss Surgery Seminar – Learn about surgical options and what to expect.
- Nutritional Guidance – Pre- and post-surgery meal plans for optimal health.
- Exercise Recommendations – Safe ways to stay active and maintain weight loss.
Support Services
- Support Groups – Connect with others on the same journey.
- Behavioral Health Counseling – Strategies for emotional well-being and lifestyle changes.
- Lifelong Follow-Up Care – Ongoing monitoring to support long-term success.
Insurance and Financial Assistance
- Insurance Guidance – Help understanding coverage and requirements.
- Financing Options – Assistance with
Alexander L. Ayzengart, MD
Dr. Ayzengart is a Nationally Verified MBSAQIP surgeon who specializes in advanced surgical management of obesity, reflux, stomach disorders and select general surgical conditions. He is vice president of the California/Nevada Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. He is also trained in robotic surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System, which provides superior vision, precision and control.
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Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Your Teen?
Renown Health's Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program has earned accreditation to provide bariatric surgery for adolescent patients — a significant step forward for young people and families across northern Nevada.
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