Wayne Memorial Weight Loss Surgery Seminar April 10 in Carbondale

Location: Carbondale Chamber Building, 27 North Main Street, Carbondale Date: 2019-04-10 Start Time: 6 p.m. End Time: 7 p.m.

Weight Loss Surgery 101, a free seminar for the public, will be held on Wednesday, April 10, at 6 p.m. at the Greater Carbondale Area Chamber of Commerce, 27 North Main Street, Carbondale, PA. Bariatric Surgeon Lisa Medvetz, MD, FACS, of Honesdale Surgical Associates will be the presenter. Dr. Medvetz has over 10 years’ experience performing weight loss surgeries to combat morbid obesity. During the seminar she will discuss aspects of procedures currently offered at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale both surgical and non-surgical. These include: intragastric balloon, AspireAssist, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass and Duodenal Switch. Educational handouts regarding procedures will be distributed and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome, but an RSVP is appreciated by calling 570-253-8390 or emailing diehlma@wmh.org.