According to a recent study, 59% of Maine adults are overweight or obese. The obesity rate among Maine adults increased by 70% from 1990 to 2002.Obesity leads to all kinds of health problems such as heart disease, type II diabetes, sleep apnea, and increased risk of stroke. Many people have tried every possible way to lose weight, without success. Weight loss surgery has proven to be an effective way to lose weight and often puts an end to these other weight related conditions as well.

The Surgical Weight Loss Program at Eastern Maine Medical Center is a program for those people who have "tried everything" and are searching for a solution to their weight and health problems. Our experienced, dedicated staff of medical professionals and top-notch surgeons may be able to help you achieve the results you are looking for.

We are an accredited Level 1A Bariatric Center with the American College of Surgeons, using a clinically superior, multi-disciplinary approach. We have the distinction of being one of the first centers in the country to offer robotically assisted surgical weight loss for appropriate surgical candidates and we have become a national and worldwide leader and resource for this technique.