Weight Management

Long-term weight loss is possible with help from the St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center, an accredited program serving Greater Cincinnati.

Take the first step toward a healthier you

You want to make a change, but how? Who can you turn to for help? Trust the compassionate weight management experts at St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center.

Our professional multidisciplinary team provides you with the tools you need to make the changes to your diet and lifestyle that can help you reach and maintain your weight-loss goals. Our team is encouraging and non-judgmental. We know that it takes a lot for someone to make that first phone call. We hope you will.

We look forward to hearing from you, and to giving you the tools and support you need to make the journey to a healthier you. We’ll be with you every step of the way.

Medical and Surgical Weight-Loss Programs

We know a cookie-cutter approach to weight loss doesn’t work. We offer both surgical and non-surgical options to help you reach your weight-loss goals. Our team works with you to develop an individualized weight-loss plan customized specifically for you. You have access to bariatric specialistsbehavioral health specialistsregistered dietitians and nurses — all with special training and expertise in the issues surrounding weight loss and all it entails.

Our Medical Weight-Loss Program is a diet-based program that includes low calorie and very low calorie menu plans. Our meal replacement choices offer a delicious, healthy alternative that takes the guesswork out of meal planning to help you lose weight safely.

Our Surgical Weight-Loss Programs focus on minimally invasive procedures, which lead to fewer complications, reduced recovery time and a shorter hospital stay. Our surgical program is also known for using the latest da Vinci robotic system, led by Surgical Medical Director Ryan Moon, MD.

We offer:

Weight-Loss Programs

Whether you’re interested in bariatric surgery or just want to lose 20 pounds, the Weight Management Center has a weight-loss program for you.

Outstanding Program, Outstanding Results

At St. Elizabeth Physicians we’re proud of our patients and the results they achieve. We know it may be daunting to make long-lasting changes to your diet and lifestyle but with our help, our patients do it every day.

Our results are outstanding. Five years after starting a weight-loss program at St. Elizabeth Physicians:

  • One-third of our patients no longer need medication for acid reflux symptoms.
  • More than 60% of our patients no longer have sleep apnea and can stop using CPAP, BiPAP or dental appliance therapy.
  • Just over 40% of our patients no longer require medication to combat high blood pressure.
  • 75% of our patients no longer need medication for high blood pressure.
  • Depression, anxiety and disability all decrease while self-esteem, mobility and social interactions improve.

Patient Success Stories

We’ve been helping people in Greater Cincinnati lose weight and improve their health since 2004. Click below to learn more about their stories and how St. Elizabeth Weight Management Center has helped them succeed.

Weight Management Patient Success Stories - Robert Gross

We Can Help

Knowing how to begin is often the most challenging part of losing weight. St. Elizabeth Physicians offers free information sessions that explain the basics of both our surgical and medical weight-loss programs and outline the criteria each requires for participation.

The Surgical Weight-Loss Information Session focuses exclusively on the bariatric surgery program. A bariatric surgeon reviews the surgical options available and provides an overview of our entire program. The Surgical Weight-Loss Information Session is offered in-person at our Florence location and online.

The Medical Program Weight-Loss Information Session provides an in-depth look at our medical weight-loss program. It is offered in-person at our Florence and Fort Thomas locations and online.

Wherever you are on your weight-loss journey, we can help you achieve success. We offer a listening ear and support that’s free from judgment or shame. Let us talk with you about your dreams and goals:The people you care about. The places you want to go. The things you want to do. Then let us help you get there, with a personalized solution.

Patient Information Sessions

Weight Management Patient Information Sessions

Attend one of our free information sessions to find out if you qualify for weight-loss surgery or to learn more about our medical diet programs.

Accreditation Matters

St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center is a fully accredited bariatric surgery center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).

This accreditation and the other awards and honors we’ve earned reflect our dedication to excellence. To become accredited, St. Elizabeth Physicians underwent a rigorous evaluation process that focused on quality, safety, training and follow up. Our results speak for themselves. You can trust St. Elizabeth to provide you with high-quality care and safe options for non-surgical and surgical weight-loss.

Weight Management Services at St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center

St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center offers weight management services at several convenient locations so you can get the support and care you need close to home.

St. Elizabeth Florence

Address: 4900 Houston Rd. Florence, KY 41042
Map and directions
Phone: (859) 212-4625
Fax: (859) 212-4638

Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Directions:

  • Please park in the Outpatient area of the hospital in the Zone 3 Lot (Green).
  • Enter the hospital facility at 3A and enter through the sliding glass doors.
  • Turn left toward the Vascular sign.
  • The Weight Management Center is located just beyond the Vascular Institute at the end of the hallway.

St. Elizabeth Newport/Ft. Thomas

Address: 1400 N. Grand Ave. Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
Map and directions
Phone: (859) 212-4625
Fax: (859) 441-0123

Hours:
Monday
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday
7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday
7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Greendale

Address: 1640 Flossie Dr. Greendale, IN 47025
Map and directions
Phone: (859) 212-4625
Fax: (859) 441-0123

Hours:
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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