What is “bariatrics”?
Bariatrics is the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of obesity, overweight and weight-related health problems. Bariatric physicians receive extensive specialized education that enables them to design safe, effective weight loss and management programs based on the most advanced medical knowledge and tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
The name Bariatrics comes from the Greek words Baros, meaning weight, and Iatrike meaning treatment. Hence, Bariatrics means treatment of weight. Bariatric medicine is the field of medicine that deals with weight, treatment of obesity, and related medical conditions (such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol).
