Weight Management Institute

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Legacy Weight Management Institute

1040 N.W. 22nd Ave., Suite 520
Portland, OR 97210
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Phone: 503-413-7557
Fax: 503-413-6547
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Call us for a free consultation:
503-413-8236

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Losing weight for a lifetime

Legacy Weight Management Institute offers services from individual diet and exercise coaching to medically supervised weight loss programs to weight-loss surgery. We assist more than 400 patients each year with complete and compassionate care for weight management. Why do patients choose us?

  • Our Institute is accredited as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, meeting the highest standard of care, by the well-respected American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
     
  • We offer complete medical management of obesity -- not just surgery. Even if you're not ready for surgery, we can help.
     
  • Imagine having your very own team to guide and support you to your healthy weight. Everyone on our team has at least five years of experience in weight management.
     
  • Our on-staff psychologists and philosophy of patient-centered care mean that you're involved in every decision.
     
  • Our facility is designed for your comfort, with extra-wide doors and chairs, weight-assisted tables, and specialized equipment beds, wheelchairs, recliners, etc.  

Is bariatric surgery an option for me?

Weight-loss surgery is a serious step. If you're considering it, please review this information:

If you have questions or want to schedule a consultation, just call us at 503-413-7557.

Expertise you can trust

Our professional team coordinates your care from education to surgery to long-term follow-up as you adjust to life after surgery. The Institute's experts include:

  • Fellowship-trained surgeons on the forefront of medical progress
  • Nurse practitioners who perform medical evaluations, write prescriptions, make referrals and connect you to resources like classes and support groups
  • Psychologists to help you mentally prepare for this life-altering procedure and to discover if you have any uncontrolled psychological conditions that should be addressed
  • Dietitians to address nutritional needs of patients undergoing weight-loss surgery
  • Physical therapists who perform a musculoskeletal assessment, evaluate your past and present activity patterns and create personalized exercise plans 

 

 

 

  

Last updated: February 16, 2012

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