Program: Regional Bariatric Care Centre
Organizations: Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Hospital
Description of Services: Operates a regional assessment and treatment centre for pre and post-operative care of patients with obesity requiring gastric bypass surgery
Two types of services offered include:
Medical Services
Provides non-medical services, including nutrition and lifestyle counselling, for individuals who cannot or choose not to have surgery
Surgical Services
Performs gastric bypass surgery, however, will refer complex cases to a partner program in Southern Ontario
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Medical Program

  • Individuals 18 years of age or older who are obese; referrals allowed at age 17.5 years of age or older

  • Individuals are required to have a body mass index of 30 or higher OR a BMI between 27 and 30 with at least one approved co-morbidity determined by a primary care provider



Surgical Program

  • Individuals 18 years of age or older who are obese

  • Individuals are required to have a body mass index of 35 or higher OR a BMI between 30 and 34.9 with a least one approved co-morbidity determined by a primary care provider
Application:
  • Individuals must have their primary care provider request a referral to the clinic through the Ontario Bariatric Registry

  • A primary care provider can be a family doctor, a walk-in clinic doctor, or a nurse practitioner
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-684-6058
Website: tbrhsc.net/programs-services/chronic-disease-preve...
Address: 984 Oliver Rd Medical Building; Suite 104
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6V4
Map
Location: Located in the Medical Building beside the hospital on Oliver Rd
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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