Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists - Washington
Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists provides complete, compassionate surgical care. Our surgeons offer a variety of surgeries in the Washington, MO area. We provide many surgical procedures including general, advanced laparoscopic, vascular, bariartic weight loss surgery and wound care.
Our services include, but are not limited to:
- Hemorrhoid surgery
- Thyroid surgery
- Skin lesion/cancer excision
- Carpal Tunnel surgery
- Cancer resections
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver & Pancreas surgery
- Carotid Artery surgery
- Leg Bypass surgery
- Vein surgery
- Lap Band adjustments
Surgical Weight Loss
According to the American Public Health Association (APHA), overweight and obesity are associated with 300,000 deaths each year in the United States. Today 97 million Americans, more than one-third of the adult population, are overweight or obese. To be considered obese, an adult must have a BMI of 30 or greater. An estimated 5 to 10 million of those are considered morbidly obese.
In the past:
- obesity was seen as a weakness or failure of the individual
- diet and exercise were prescribed treatments
- weight loss surgery was viewed as extreme and dangerous
In the present:
- obesity is considered a disease with serious health risks
- diet and exercise remain the cornerstone of obesity treatment
- surgery is accepted as proven treatment for obesity
Is Bariatric Surgery Covered by Insurance?
Most insurance plans cover bariatric surgery for patients if they meet certain criteria. Mercy also offers an affordable private pay rate as an option. CareCredit is accepted for gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and lap band procedures.
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