Bariatric surgery remains underutilized despite its proven efficacy in the management of
obesity. Provider perceptions of bariatric surgery are important to consider when discussing …

Introduction Endoscopic bariatric therapies (EBT) have emerged as effective options for
weight loss. While the benefits of EBT have been documented, data regarding such …

Background and Aims Endoscopic bariatric therapies (EBTs) are minimally invasive tools to
facilitate weight loss in adults with obesity and may appeal to those wishing to avoid …

Abstract Background Primary care physicians (PCPs) hold major responsibility in referring
patients with obesity eligible for bariatric surgery (BS). Objective The aim was to explore …

Obesity is a growing problem, having steadily increased over the past few decades and now
affecting almost half of United States adults. 1 In addition, the obesity epidemic has grown to …

Background: For weight management, patient choice has increasingly driven therapeutic
options, with less than 1% of eligible patients choosing bariatric surgery. The aim of this brief …

Introduction: Obesity is on the rise worldwide and has emerged as a global health concern. It
has presented itself as the leading cause of morbidity, disability, and healthcare utilization …

Background: Primary care physicians (PCP) behold major responsibility in referring patients
with obesity eligible for bariatric surgery (BS). 45 Objectives: The aim was to explore PCPs' …