Bariatric Surgery Program

For the majority of obese patients, long-term, sustained weight loss can be elusive, despite strict diet and exercise programs. Many struggle daily with their weight and weight-related medical conditions in addition to the social and physical stigma of obesity.

The Miriam Hospital offers a comprehensive weight loss surgery program for individuals who seek a surgical solution for weight control.

To enroll in our next monthly bariatric patient information seminar call 401-793-3922.

Our program offers a comprehensive preoperative evaluation, a free patient support group and a long-term follow-up plan for our patients undergoing surgery.

In our state-of-the art operating room, The Miriam's bariatric surgery team offers a variety of surgical options. See our patient guide to find out more about the surgeries we offer.

The bariatric surgery program is directed by bariatric surgeons Siva Vithiananthan, MD. Our dedicated bariatric team has expertise in weight loss surgery and is committed to helping patients on this important journey.

If bariatric surgery is the right choice for you, your surgeon will explain which procedure would achieve the best outcomes for your individual circumstance.

If surgery is not for you, learn more about our non-surgical options.