Tidewater Bariatrics is a unique medical clinic specializing
in the medical treatment of overweight and obese individuals.
The Chesapeake-based clinic is led by obesity expert Dr. Margaret
Gaglione, FACP, a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician,
and member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians.
By introducing a Bariatric physician into the weight-loss
process, individuals gain access to a doctor's knowledge, prescription
medication to help reach goals, and the specialization to treat
even the most complicated cases including those with diabetes,
hypertension, heart disease, sleep apnea or cancer.
Tidewater Bariatrics is one of only two clinics in the Commonwealth
of Virginia that implements into its treatment the highly successful "HMR
Program for Weight Management™ (HMR®)", a comprehensive
diet program that includes intensive lifestyle education.
Working together, the Tidewater Bariatrics health care team
and HMR program offers patients individualized, medically-supervised
programs to meet weight loss needs. It also provides patients
the latest education on healthy living, nutrition, exercise,
and wellness in order to bring about the lifestyle changes
necessary for lifelong success.
Nationally, 62% of the American population is overweight or
obese, and that number is also reflective of individuals in
the Tidewater area. Dr. Gaglione speaks throughout the area
on this issue and is recognized as one of the leading experts
in her field.
It is her pleasure to conduct lectures or one-on-one talks
with doctors, medical staffs, organizations, interested groups
and individuals to highlight the latest medical treatments
of obesity. Because of the doctor's unique approach to this
critical issue, her speeches and workshops are always well
received by audiences.
