Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) accounts for nearly 95 percent of all cases of this disease. The main cause of T2DM is obesity, and the alarming rise in the incidence of this disease has been directly associated with increase in the rates of obesity. The condition may lead to a variety...
Many obese people continue to be less aware about bariatric surgery and are reluctant to seek treatment due to a number of misconceptions. Dr. Wiljon Beltre and his staff will educate the patient about the procedure and clear all misconceptions. Dr. Beltre provides bariatric surgery to patients in Orlando, Tampa,...
Obesity can cause serious damage to the body, and severely obese patients are likely to suffer from other diseases. Together with obesity, these diseases can lower the quality of health and life. In some cases, these conditions may lead to disability or death. Dr. Wiljon Beltre provides bariatric surgery to...
Medical tourism is the practice of traveling to a foreign country to access healthcare systems or services that are unavailable or less attractive in the patient’s native country. In some of the low-cost foreign destinations, various surgical procedures are available at a significantly lower cost than in the US. ...
Obesity is no longer treated as a mere cosmetic issue. National and international health organizations now recognize obesity as a chronic progressive disease that is caused due to genetic and environmental factors. Bariatric surgery has been established as a stellar, known, and impressive procedure to treat the condition of obesity....
Bariatric surgery is a proven and effective procedure designed to achieve significant weight loss. During the initial consultation, the surgeon will answer the patient’s questions related to all aspects of the surgery. Dr. Wiljon Beltre is a dedicated bariatric surgeon providing weight loss procedures to patients in Orlando, Tampa, Maitland,...
Effective weight loss surgery with lasting results. Obesity is a worldwide epidemic. Nearly 40% of adults 20 and older are classified as obese. Bariatric surgery has long been considered a viable option for individuals who are obese and who have had difficulty losing weight through traditional means. Annually, more than...
Obesity is one of the most common and severe conditions afflicting a growing number of American adults and youth. The Center for Metabolic and Obesity Surgery offers safe and proven obesity treatments such as bariatric surgery to counter this serious health challenge. The Center is headed by Dr. Wiljon W....
Metabolic and hormonal imbalances can occur due to obesity, which can eventually lead to metabolic syndrome. Type 2 diabetes and other serious health conditions may consequently arise with metabolic syndrome. Weight loss achieved through bariatric surgery can effectively address metabolic syndrome. Sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass surgeries can support healthy...
One of the verifiable, genuine, and cutting edge ways to achieve sustainable weight loss is through bariatric surgery. However, it is crucial to approach this surgery holistically, and prepare the patient for a pre-operative weight loss regimen. The surgeon should be able to plan a dedicated and scientifically designed weight...
