Weight Loss Doctors in Virginia

Wondering if bariatric surgery is right for you is a very common concern. If you are thinking about bariatric surgery and are having doubts about whether it is right for you, you are not alone. Bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure, and making that decision requires research, a good amount of reflection, and discussion with your doctor.

More

The Winchester Medical Center Bariatric Program underwent a comprehensive site inspection and was designated as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (BSCOE) by the Surgical Review Corporation. This designation demonstrates a continuing commitment to our patients by providing safe, effective, state-of-the-art bariatric surgical care.

More

More

Virginia Bariatric Surgery Center is a specialty surgery practice focused exclusively on the minimally-invasive surgical treatment of morbid obesity. Dr. Matthew Fitzer is an ASMBS Center of Excellence surgeon who performs all of the major weight-loss operations: gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and the LAP-BAND. We also perform revision surgery, and we are experts at helping adjustable gastric band patients with inadequate weight loss. Our team’s goal is to provide world-class surgical outcomes with the highest level of patient satisfaction.

We are located in Reston, Virginia, a short drive from Washington, D.C, and we serve patients in Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, and West Virginia.

As Medical Director, Dr. Troy Glembot is responsible for overseeing the entire program and ensuring that all components are well integrated to make bariatric surgery as safe as possible for all patients.

Bariatric surgery is Dr. Glembot’s passion. "It is very satisfying to see the improvements in a person’s health that occurs after this life saving procedure."

As a physician and medical educator in the Northern Virginia area with over thirty years of experience, Dr. William McCarthy is well known for his broad knowledge of medicine, and as a caring and compassionate physician. Many specialists in the area refer their own patients for treatment at Northern Virginia Area Bariatric Consultants.

Founder and medical director of Nu-Living Optimal Wellness and Longevity Center, PLLC, Dr. Terlinsky practices Integrative and Functional Medicine and takes a holistic approach to women and men's health. His primary goal is to reduce risk factors, improve quality of life, prevent premature aging, and decrease the risk of developing chronic diseasessuch as cardiovascular disease and cancer.

More

Dr. Jim Wiedower is the Medical Director of Information Systems for Valley Health. He received gastric bypass surgery training during his residency at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Wiedower has also completed specialized training in advanced laparoscopic procedures including the placement of the Adjustable Gastric Banding Systems.

More