Bariatric and Obesity Care

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The Wharton Clinic Weight and Diabetes Management
OHIP covered
4 locations:

• Toronto – 402-658 Danforth Ave, M4J 5B9
• St. Catharines – 203-180 Vine St, L2R 7P3
• Stoney Creek – 2C-Upper Centennial Pkwy, L8J 3W2
• Burlington – 2951 Walkers Line, Main Floor, L7M 4Y1

The clinic’s goal is to improve health, by treating obesity and diabetes and decreasing cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. By improving the knowledge base of patients we assist in enabling them to implement strategies to better deal with their chronic conditions. The Wharton Medical Clinic will assess and treat patients with obesity and diabetes. A multi-disciplined team will use methods that are proven through evidence-based medicine and approved by the Canadian Practice Guidelines for Obesity, and the Canadian Diabetes Association Guidelines.

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Phone: 416-636-3237
Toll-Free: 1-844-636-3237
Fax: 416-636-3236
Address: 201-7131 Bathurst St, Thornhill, L4J 7Z1
Email: info@weight2lose.ca

The first visit will confirm medical information with the family physician to ensure all the necessary information. (i.e. Bloodwork, medical condition diagnosis, medications, etc.). Services may include personalized meal planning for a wide range of scenarios (e.g. IBS, pregnancy, etc.) or personal fitness goals, health education, cognitive behavioral therapy, fitness program design, personal training (in a private studio setting, or virtually via videoconferencing). Sessions are offered weekly or bi-weekly until the goal is reached, some sessions will schedule all multidisciplinary team members such as physician, trainer, and dietitian. The cost of the program will vary according to the options selected: medical counseling is covered by OHIP, nutritionist fees are additional and may be covered by private health insurance coverage, personal trainer fees are extra.  OHIP covered for medical counseling, Additional fees for a dietitian, trainer. No referral needed but one may be completed using this form

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Registered Dietitians can offer advice on food choices to enhance lives and improve health, offering expertise in the diet in relation to health conditions like diabetes, gout, or weight loss. A dietitian is available Monday – Friday, from 9:00-5:00 pm.

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Evidence briefs, reports, and resources related to obesity available to download.

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The Ontario Bariatric Network (OBN) is a collaborative network consisting of 12 Bariatric Centres across Ontario with interdisciplinary teams of bariatric experts that provide comprehensive medical and surgical bariatric services.  They include 7 Bariatric Centres of Excellence, 2 Regional Assessment and Treatment Centres and 3 Surgical Only Sites.

Referring physicians must first register and log in to the Online Referral System in order to refer their patient(s) to one of the OBN Bariatric Programs. For more information on these programs and bariatric treatment options available, please click here.

Bariatric Referral Portal

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Online learning modules are available to enhance primary care provider obesity knowledge. Handouts may be downloaded for care pathways or for patient use (diary, behavior change plan, goal worksheet). Guidelines and Tools for Health Care Professionals

Local Toronto Chapter offers conventions and events.