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Visit a Connecticut Children’s pediatric specialist at one of our convenient locations or from the comfort of home using your smartphone, tablet or personal computer! Learn more about video visits > Schedule a In-Person or Video Visit: 860.837.6717 Request Appointment Online
The Pediatric Obesity Center for Treatment, Research and Education at Connecticut Children’s offers behavior-based weight management program for children and adolescents. Our specialists help children and their families change behaviors to establish healthier physical and emotional lifestyles.
Connecticut Children’s is one of just 25 children’s hospitals in the U.S. selected as part of NACHRI’s FOCUS on a Fitter Future task force, a collaborative effort to identify best practices for pediatric weight management programs. We offer several obesity treatment programs that help children achieve a healthier lifestyle. Connecticut Children’s is the only hospital in the state that provides adolescents with a surgical option for weight management.
Connecticut Children’s Obesity and Weight Management program includes board-certified pediatric surgeons, a dedicated psychologist and a pediatric endocrinologist. Learn more about our team »
Connecticut Children’s endocrinologists and psychologists conduct research in several areas of pediatric obesity. Learn more about our research »
Obesity and weight management services are offered at our main campus in Hartford.
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Connecticut Children’s bariatric surgery program is the first and only pediatric program in Connecticut awarded national accreditation by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).
Is bariatric surgery right for your family? Melissa Santos, PhD, from Connecticut Children’s bariatric team joins our blog to answer your questions.
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After careful preparation, Connecticut Children’s is excited to welcome your child back for many surgeries, procedures and in-person appointments.
As you resume this important face-to-face care, you can count on us to keep your child safe and sound every step of the way. Learn about our enhanced safety program, Safe and Sound.
Call your child’s specialty clinic today to schedule a surgery, procedure or appointment, or to schedule a Video Visit.
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