svh surgical department
restoring quality of life
Our Surgical Department has gone through many changes this year and we continue to challenge ourselves to reach to the highest standards in patient safety, satisfaction and service. For the year 2011, we performed 1,658 surgeries and 549 endoscopy procedures, including 36 total joint replacements and 15 weight loss procedures. We will continue to grow and evolve in several different areas including quality, productivity and commitment to producing a patient and physician environment that caters to their every need. In partnership with Prima Medical Group, Sonoma Valley Hospital has launched a bariatric program for weight loss under the name Sonoma Valley Weight Loss Program. The program is off to a great first year with 16 cases performed. Total pounds lost now stands at 524 lbs since March 29, 2011! Over the past year we have seen significant changes in all our patients’ lives, including increased energy, better work performance, and a new outlook on life. “It’s health, vitality and quality of life,” says medical weight loss surgeon Scott Perryman, M.D. “I’ve just seen a patient today who’s no longer diabetic. I had a patient who was on a tremendous amount of insulin and is no longer requiring those high doses. It usually takes about three months before we see an effect, but by that time they will have lost close to 100 pounds. This surgery has a profound effect on the health of patients. It increases their longevity and improves their overall health.”
Scott Perryman, M.D. General surgeon, whose practice in medical weight reduction is transforming lives. Opposite: Dr. Michael Brown performs a knee replacement.
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