Weight Loss Surgery Seminars
The Surgical Weight Loss Center offers free, educational seminars for prospective patients. These informational, no obligation seminars are presented by John Dietrick, MD, FACS, General and Bariatric Surgeon, and the staff of the Surgical Weight Loss Center. Patients must attend one of these seminars before scheduling their first appointment. Seminars are held twice a month.

For a list of upcoming seminar dates and times, please look on our Online Events/Classes Calendar. Be sure to select "Surgical Weight Loss Seminar" next to "Class or Event Title," then click the "Get Results" button.

You may also call our Event Registrtation line at 1-877-4-UCH-DOCS (1-877-482-4362). Advisors are available to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

At the educational seminars, patients have an opportunity to meet the surgeon and ask him questions. They will also learn about the types of surgery and the expected outcomes. The topics of insurance coverage and finance options will also be discussed.