• What is Obesity?
• Health Risks of Obesity
• Causes of Obesity
• Am I Morbidly Obese?
• Calculate Your BMI

• Non Surgical Treatment
• Surgical Treatment  
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Adjustable Gastric Banding System, The Lap Band

• Where to Begin
• Preparation for Surgery
• The Hospital Stay
• Paying for your Weight Loss Surgery
• Life After Weight Loss Surgery
• Hospital Locations  
  • Heritage Valley Hospital
  • St. Clair Hospital
  • Jefferson Regional
• Attend a Seminar
• On-line Seminar
• Take our Quiz
• Program Fee

• The Surgical Team
• Hope Support Group
• Dietary Guidelines for the Gastric Bypass
• Bariatric Surgery Pre-Operative Instructions
• After Surgery Instructions
• Newsletters

The Surgical Team

Geoffrey H. Wilcox, MD, FACS

Dr. Wilcox received his medical training at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine. He completed his surgical residency at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. He is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Wilcox is the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at Sewickley Valley Hospital, and the Co-Director at St. Clair Hospital.

Michael D. Felix, MD, FACS

Dr. Felix received his medical training at Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. He served as a United States Naval Officer, is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Felix is the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at St. Clair Hospital and the Co-Director at Sewickley Valley Hospital.

Jamie L. Dunn, PA-C

Mrs. Dunn received her Bachelors Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Gannon University and her Masters Degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.  She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants.  She is an integral part of the surgical team and a valuable asset to Hope Bariatrics.

The Mental Health Component

The Staunton Clinic, located in our Edgeworth Square building, has experienced clinical psychologists who offer psychological evaluations for bariatric patients. The Staunton Clinic, part of Heritage Valley Health System, also offers outpatient services that meet regulatory/accreditation standards and may include:

• Clinical evaluations
• Psychiatric evaluations and medication management
• Individual, marital and group therapy
• Family therapy
• Child and adolescent counseling
• Intensive case management/administrative case management for the seriously mentally ill
• Student assistance programs at area schools

To request and appointment for a Psychological Evaluation or for Outpatient Services, call Staunton’s Central Intake Department at 412-749-7341. www.heritagevalley.org

The Exercise Component

Signature Rehab, a division of the Heritage Valley System  has a convenient location in our Edgeworth Square building. A range of equipment and exercise professionals are available to our bariatric patients for Fitness Evaluations and/or monthly memberships. Patients are welcome to make an appointment for a Fitness Evaluation: call 412-749-7178