UT Medical Group, Inc. - Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You?

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 8, 2006

Drs. Atul Madan and David Tichansky of UT Medical Group, Inc. will conduct a free seminar on weight loss surgery at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2007. The meeting will be held at UTMG's Germantown office, 7945 Wolf River Blvd. Call 901-448-6635 for reservations.

Federal statistics show that nearly one-third of American adults are obese. Obesity, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater, is a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes and other health conditions.

UT Medical Group is the private practice arm of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center faculty. A not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice, UTMG is dedicated to quality patient care, medical education, and medical research.

For more information on obesity please visit ObesityMemphis.com.

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