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Overcome Obesity & Gain Quality of Life

Bariatric surgery is a successful clinical treatment for fighting morbid obesity* and overcoming the damaging health effects of being overweight, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and infertility. Thousands of individuals — men, women, teens and national celebrities — have regained their health and their lives from this effective surgery.

The Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence at University Medical Center at Princeton combines the skill of board certified surgeons with an exceptional level of caring that is sensitive to each patient’s needs and comfort.

University Medical Center at Princeton was the first hospital in Mercer County, New Jersey, to offer this breakthrough medical procedure for weight control. We also offer the latest laparoscopic banding procedure. As a unit of Princeton HealthCare System, University Medical Center at Princeton provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to each patient’s treatment.

New Insurance Options for Bariatric Surgery! UMCP is pleased to announce that through a new affiliation with the hospital, Wai-Yip Chau, MD, is starting to participate in commercial insurance plans: (June 27, 2011)
Aetna Amerihealth Cigna CHN Solutions Devon Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ MagnaCare** Medicare Multiplan/PHCS Oxford Qualcare Three Rivers Provider Network** United Dr. Chau will be enrolling in additional plans in the future. Check back here for updates to this list! For more information, call Dr. Chau at 609.785.5870. **To be finalized shortly

* Morbid obesity is generally considered being 100 or more pounds overweight or a body mass index (BMI) of 40kg/m2 or greater. Coexisting medical problems (high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes, high cholesterol, sleep apnea or infertility) are also considered when evaluating candidates for bariatric surgery and, if severe, can lower the weight limits for surgical treatment.

For more information, call 1.888.PHCS4YOU (1.888.742.7496).