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Adult Bariatric Surgery Clinic   at
Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre
Specialty: Bariatrics
Connect Care Department: CGY RRDTC BARIATRICS
Estimated time to routine appointment: Within 3 months
Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Provides surgical treatment options for adults with obesity.This clinic provides assessment and support for patients undergoing bariatric surgery.The initial clinic assessment determines the patient’s specific barriers to managing their weight. The next steps involve developing an individualized care plan with the patient which may include:
  • behaviour modification
  • counseling for nutrition, physical activity, and mental health
  • bariatric surgery
  • coordinating care and transitioning the patient back to their family physician with recommendations from the clinic
Please note, it takes several appointments and considerable time to determine eligibility for bariatric surgery
Provides surgical treatment options for adults with obesity.This clinic provides assessment and support for patients undergoing bariatric surgery.The initial clinic assessment determines the patient’s specific barriers to managing their weight. The next steps involve developing an individualized care plan with the patient which may include:
  • behaviour modification
  • counseling for nutrition, physical activity, and mental health
  • bariatric surgery
  • coordinating care and transitioning the patient back to their family physician with recommendations from the clinic
Please note, it takes several appointments and considerable time to determine eligibility for bariatric surgery
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Adults aged 18-64 interested in having bariatric surgery with:
  • BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 with an obesity-related comorbidity (e.g. hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, osteoarthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, sleep apnea, depression, polycystic ovarian syndrome, cardiovascular disease).
OR
  • BMI ≥40 kg/m2 with or without comorbidity.
AND
  • No severe, untreated personality disorder, active psychosis, active substance dependencies, untreated/unstable eating disorder and/or major cognitive impairment.
  • Nicotine, tobacco, and inhaled substance free for 6 months at the time of referral and commitment to remaining so lifelong.
  • Patient must be able to give informed consent and self-manage required lifestyle changes.
  • No hospital admission for mental health for at least 12 months at the time of referral
  • No suicidal ideation for at least 12 months at the time of referral.
Adults aged 18-64 interested in having bariatric surgery with:
  • BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 with an obesity-related comorbidity (e.g. hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, osteoarthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, sleep apnea, depression, polycystic ovarian syndrome, cardiovascular disease).
OR
  • BMI ≥40 kg/m2 with or without comorbidity.
AND
  • No severe, untreated personality disorder, active psychosis, active substance dependencies, untreated/unstable eating disorder and/or major cognitive impairment.
  • Nicotine, tobacco, and inhaled substance free for 6 months at the time of referral and commitment to remaining so lifelong.
  • Patient must be able to give informed consent and self-manage required lifestyle changes.
  • No hospital admission for mental health for at least 12 months at the time of referral
  • No suicidal ideation for at least 12 months at the time of referral.
Referral instructions for primary care, community care, private
providers etc. who do not send referrals via Connect Care. 
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR NON-CONNECT CARE USERS
Complete the referral form and fax it to the service using the contact information in this profile.
Complete the referral form and fax it to the service using the contact information in this profile.
REFERRAL PROCESS - FOR CONNECT CARE USERS
Send an Internal Referral using the Ambulatory Referral Order to Bariatrics, enter CGY RRDTC BARIATRICS in the “To Department” section and complete order.
Send an Internal Referral using the Ambulatory Referral Order to Bariatrics, enter CGY RRDTC BARIATRICS in the “To Department” section and complete order.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
  • Many aspects of bariatric services are delivered in a group sessions and classes
  • Appointments may be frequent and offered in person or virtually
  • Adults referred who are less than 1 year post CA treatment will be assessed on an individual basis for acceptance
  • Pregnancy, a planned pregnancy within 2 years of surgery or breastfeeding exclusively are contraindications
  • Patients must be physically capable of attending in-person appointments, housebound patients are not eligible
Referrals to this service are managed by Endocrinology Central Access and Triage
If an active patient of the Calgary Adult Bariatric Surgery Clinic becomes pregnant (pre or post-op), the patient will be discharged. The patient should be referred to a High Risk Pregnancy Clinic by their Family Physician or Practitioner.
The patient may self refer to the Alberta Healthy Living Program to be followed by a dietitian during her pregnancy.
  • Many aspects of bariatric services are delivered in a group sessions and classes
  • Appointments may be frequent and offered in person or virtually
  • Adults referred who are less than 1 year post CA treatment will be assessed on an individual basis for acceptance
  • Pregnancy, a planned pregnancy within 2 years of surgery or breastfeeding exclusively are contraindications
  • Patients must be physically capable of attending in-person appointments, housebound patients are not eligible
Referrals to this service are managed by Endocrinology Central Access and Triage
If an active patient of the Calgary Adult Bariatric Surgery Clinic becomes pregnant (pre or post-op), the patient will be discharged. The patient should be referred to a High Risk Pregnancy Clinic by their Family Physician or Practitioner.
The patient may self refer to the Alberta Healthy Living Program to be followed by a dietitian during her pregnancy.
COMMUNICATION PROCESS
  • Referral receipt to referring source within 7 days.
  • Wait list status update every 60 days.
  • Appointment outcome to referral source within 90 days.
 
PHONE
403-955-8088
FAX
403-476-9626
REFERRAL FAX
403-476-9626
CLICK + TO VIEW REFERRAL GUIDELINES
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Routine Reason for Referral
Access Targets convey the clinically appropriate timeframe patients should be seen within, by reason for referral and priority level.
Access Target
Required Information/Investigations
Investigation Timing
Additional Details
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Assessment for bariatric surgery
Patient demographics including:
  • Name
  • Healthcare number
  • Phone number
  • email if appropriate and DOB
 
Within 3 months
  • Relevant past medical history
  • Measured Ht, measured Wt, BMI
  • Bariatric history including surgery
  • Current mental health status including document care plans
  • Nicotine, tobacco, and inhaled substance status
 
Within 3 months
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
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MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
Contact the clinic 48 hours prior to your appointment to either cancel or reschedule your appointment.
In the event of 2 missed appointments your referral will be cancelled and your doctor will have to refer you to us again.
Contact the clinic 48 hours prior to your appointment to either cancel or reschedule your appointment.
In the event of 2 missed appointments your referral will be cancelled and your doctor will have to refer you to us again.
 
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
   
 
ADDRESS
2nd floor
1820 Richmond Road SW
Calgary Alberta
T2T 5C7
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
  • Bring your Alberta health care card and a piece of government issued photo ID.
  • Check in at reception 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
  • You may bring a family member or significant other during your consultation.
Click HERE for more information about your appointment.
  • Bring your Alberta health care card and a piece of government issued photo ID.
  • Check in at reception 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
  • You may bring a family member or significant other during your consultation.
Click HERE for more information about your appointment.
 
DIRECTIONS
Located at the intersection of 17 Avenue SW and Richmond Road SW just off Crowchild Trail SW.
Located at the intersection of 17 Avenue SW and Richmond Road SW just off Crowchild Trail SW.
 
PHONE
403-955-8088
PATIENT RESOURCES
 
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Parking is available outside the main entrance of Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre (on the corner of Richmond Road SW & 20th Ave SW) for a small fee.
Underground and surface public parking lots, off Richmond Rd. Rates apply 24 hours per day, and are in effect for all public parkers, including those with provincially issued placards for persons with disabilities.
Paystations accept Canadian coins or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express). Paystations provide no change.
Parking is available outside the main entrance of Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre (on the corner of Richmond Road SW & 20th Ave SW) for a small fee.
Underground and surface public parking lots, off Richmond Rd. Rates apply 24 hours per day, and are in effect for all public parkers, including those with provincially issued placards for persons with disabilities.
Paystations accept Canadian coins or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express). Paystations provide no change.
 
EMAIL
WEBSITE
http://calgarybariatric.ca
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
 
 
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

This facility is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator on site.


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