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Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss

General Surgery

Experts in Bariatric and Metabolic Disorders

Bariatric surgery, and the lifestyle changes required to achieve your desired outcome, requires a serious commitment on your part. But your commitment also comes with a promise from the Bariatric and Metabolic Interdisciplinary Clinic (BMI Clinic) to do everything we can to help you succeed.  Stanford's Bariatric Surgery Clinic is the first Center of Excellence in Northern California to achieve Level 1A certification by the American College of Surgeons.

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Our Doctors

Advanced Practice Provider

Lindsay Kennedy, PA
Physician Assistant
Lindsay Kennedy, PA
Physician Assistant
Sophie L Mintz, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Sophie L Mintz, NP
Nurse Practitioner

Care and Treatment of Bariatric and Metabolic Disorders

(Not all services available at all locations.)

 

Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)

Overweight or obese?

Overweight and obesity are not the same, rather they represent different points on the same path of weight, ranging from underweight to obese. Where you fall on this path is determined by Body Mass Index (BMI).

BMI is a measure of weight proportionate to height. Generally, BMI is considered an effective way to evaluate whether a person is overweight or obese, though there are exceptions to the rule. Some muscular people may have a BMI that puts them in the overweight range. However, these people are not considered overweight because muscle tissue weighs more than fat tissue.

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a BMI from 18.5 to 24.9 is considered normal while a BMI of more than 25 is considered overweight. A person is considered obese if the BMI is above 30, and severely obese if the BMI is above 40.

BMI ranges

  • Underweight = 18.5 or less
  • Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
  • Overweight = 25-29.9
  • Obesity = 30 or greater

BMI CALCULATOR

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Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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Make an Appointment

To request an appointment with one of our bariatric specialists, call:

Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss in Palo Alto: 650-736-5800

Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss at ValleyCare: 925-416-6720