The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - publications, events, lectures

Street address
100 SW 75th Street
331-4900 Gainesville
United States
Founded at
1983-07-06
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The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is the largest society for this specialty in the world. The vision of the Society is to improve public health and well being by lessening the burden of the disease of obesity and related diseases throughout the world. Founded in 1983, foremost American surgeons have formed the society’s leadership and have established an excellent organization with educational and support programs for surgeons and integrated health professionals. The purpose of the society is to advance the art and science of metabolic and bariatric surgery by continually improving the quality and safety of care and treatment of people with obesity and related diseases by: Advancing the science of metabolic and bariatric surgery and increase public understanding of obesity. Fostering collaboration between health professionals on obesity and related diseases. Providing leadership in metabolic and bariatric surgery the multidisciplinary management of obesity. Advocating for health care policy that ensures patient access to prevention and treatment of obesity. Serving the educational needs of our members, the public and other professionals.

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ObesityWeek 2017

Past events Fee: Not specified Views: 1856

The Obesity Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting has grown to be one of the world’s largest gatherings of obesity professionals at all stages of their careers, including...

Obesity Week 2016

Past events Fee: 25 - 975 USD Views: 2500

ObesityWeek is a unique, international event focused on the basic science, clinical application, surgical intervention and prevention of obesity. By combining both...

Obesity Week-End: ASMBS’ Annual Clinical Symposium

Specialty:  Other
Past events Fee: Not specified Views: 3071

We have the pleasure to invite you to the ASMBS’ Annual Clinical Symposium which will be held in Las Vegas on June 25-27, 2015. The program of the Symposium includes:...

Obesity Week 2013

Specialty:  General Surgery
Past events Fee: 300 - 975 USD Views: 2546

Welcome to the Inauguration of Obesity Week! The Obesity Society (TOS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) are pleased to bring...

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