Patient Process
Patient Process
We believe bariatric surgery can be a useful tool to provide long term success. Our objectives include creating a positive environment where we educate patients, discuss a plan, and provide excellent patient care.
Step 1 – Patient Consultation
During your new patient consultation you will meet with Dr. Carlton, ask questions, discuss goals, and determine the best plan/surgery.
Step 2 – Meet with Coordinator
You will meet with our Bariatric Coordinator to discuss insurance requirements, financing options, and you will receive a schedule for all pre-operative appointments, testing, labs, etc.
Step 3 – Complete Pre-Surgery
Pre-surgical requirements are based on several factors including medical history and specific insurance plans. Our team will work with you to ensure all labs, tests, appointments, and clearances are completed prior to surgery.
Step 4 – Surgery Day
You will have a designated arrival time, surgery time and facility location. Bring you home medications with you to review with the team. Dr. Carlton and the anesthesiologist will visit with you in the pre-op holding area. Depending on the surgeries require an overnight stay in the hospital.
Step 5 – Ongoing Follow Up
Our team will be in contact with you after surgery, checking on your status & ensuring you have all the information needed for a healthy recovery. Follow up appointments are crucial. This part if the process ensures you stay on track, it’s essential to follow up to monitor current status and bloodwork.
Patient Transformations
We love to see our patients results and how far they have come.
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Patient Transformations
We love to see our patients results and how far they have come.
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Meet Our Providers
Meet Our Providers
Dr. Chad Carlton
Board Certified Bariatric and General Surgeon
Allison Rezentes
Registered Dietitian, MS, RD/LD
Focused Practice in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
The MBS FPD is an ASMBS Board Certification. The designation certification purpose is to provide transparent information to patients with obesity who seek to undergo bariatric surgery for the treatment of obesity and/or metabolic diseases. Dr Carlton is proud to announce he obtained this distinction from the inception of MBS FPD in 2022.
Magnetic Surgery® Specialist
Magnetic Surgery® is an attractive alternative to consider. Laparoscopic weight loss surgery can now be performed even less invasively with the use of magnetic technology. Call our office to see if Magnetic Surgery may be right for you.
da Vinci Robotic Surgeon
Dr. Carlton performs bariatric surgery and abdominal surgeries using the da Vinci robot system. This cutting-edge technology has revolutionized medicine and continues to drive new platforms. The high-definition imaging and range of motion have extended surgery beyond traditional open and laparoscopic approaches. Please ask Dr. Carlton if you are interested in robotic surgery.
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