
Ascension St. Vincent's Weight-Loss Services - Riverside
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About Us
Our bariatric surgeons and weight management care teams know how difficult it can be to lose weight. At Ascension St. Vincent’s Weight-Loss Services Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida, we take the time to get to know you. We listen to understand your health concerns. Then, we create a personalized weight-loss plan that’s right for you. From diet and exercise to surgery and recovery, we’re here with you every step of the way.
Your weight-loss journey starts with attending a weight-loss seminar. Our seminars help you learn about your weight-loss options, what to expect, how to modify your lifestyle and more. Weight-loss seminars are available at no charge to you.
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Weight-loss programs and procedures
At Ascension St. Vincent’s Weight-Loss Services Riverside we offer many weight-loss services, including:
- Adjustable laparoscopic gastric band
- Bariatric support and education
- Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
- Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Orbera™ intragastric balloon
- Reshape gastric balloon
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Revisions of previous weight-loss surgeries
To learn more about bariatric surgery, recovery and support, visit our Ascension St. Vincent’s Weight-Loss page. Ascension St. Vincent's offers minimally invasive surgical options that may help shorten your recovery time. To learn about endoscopic weight-loss options please click here. Our doctors and weight management care team are committed to helping you achieve your weight-loss goals.
When you choose Ascension St. Vincent’s Weight-Loss Services Riverside for your weight-loss program, you are choosing to get personalized care in a supportive environment. Our team of weight-loss doctors, bariatric surgeons, dieticians and weight-loss specialists work together with one goal in mind - to help you live a healthier and happier life.
Ascension St. Vincent's is a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Improvement Program accredited center. We are also recognized as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.
Adolescent obesity program
Comprehensive care for those 12 and above
Overweight and obesity are increasing health risks for adolescents including Type II diabetes; high blood pressure; high cholesterol; and osteoarthritis. Effectively treating adolescent obesity is very challenging and requires intensive education; behavioral modification; medical management; and the participation of patient caregivers.
Here at Ascension St. Vincent’s, we’re introducing comprehensive medical care for adolescents with obesity, ages 12 and above.
Launched as part of our Ascension St. Vincent’s Comprehensive Wellness Center, services include:
- Clinical evaluation and medical management by a pediatric obesity specialist
- Consultations with a dietitian
- Evaluation and instruction by an exercise specialist
- Mental health counseling
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 904-308-1380.