​Calgary Adult Bariatric Surgery Clinic

Referring physicians and NPs are encouraged to have patients explore resources available in the community to support weight loss through lifestyle change, such as those offered in the Primary Care Networks or through the Alberta Healthy Living Program, prior to referring to the Calgary Adult Bariatric Surgery Clinic.
Please ensure that all accompanying documents and investigations are submitted with the referral.  Updated referral information and criteria is available on the Alberta Referral Directory.

Eligibility Criteria

Surgery is only available to patients 18-64 years of age.

Adults, age 18 and over with:

• BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2  with or without co-morbidities
• or BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2, with at least one obesity-related co-morbidity

AND

• No severe, untreated  personality disorder, active psychosis, active substance dependencies including tobacco by at least three months, and/or major cognitive impairment.
  

Referral

A complete referral is required.
Fax the Referral Form, lab work and completed screening tools to Endocrinology and Metabolism Central Access and Triage (403-955-8634).

A complete list of referral requirements and more detailed information can be found on the Alberta Referral Directory

Communication

After a referral is received and reviewed, the referring provider is informed of the triage decision.
The patient is contacted with information about the clinic orientation and required classes and individual appointments are booked after.
Our clinic staff will communicate regularly with the referring provider.