CBS Coverage of Dr. Anthony Starpoli and Stomach Balloons for Weight LossCBS Health Reporter, Dr. Max Gomez, interviews Dr. Starpoli and a patient who underwent placement of the Orbera intragastric balloon for weight loss in New York City.
By: American Obesity Center See the CBS story here: https://www.youtube.com/ A unique aspect of the program created by Dr. Starpoli is to employ smart mobile technology whereby regular visits with the nutritionist are conducted virtually through a telehealth portal accessible by any computing device. Additionally, there is Fitbit activity integration and dietary logging to the platform that provides detailed information for tracking progress and giving guidance. The nutritional program continues for an additional 6 months after removal of the balloon. The Orbera balloon (Apollo Endosurgery Inc.) was approved by the FDA on August 5th, 2015 and is intended for use in patients with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 to 40. There have been over 200,000 Orbera gastric balloons placed worldwide. All prospective patients are evaluated by Dr. Starpoli prior to treatment. As a leading New York Gastroenterologist, Dr. Anthony Starpoli manages the spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders and focuses on the endoscopic and incisionless management of obesity. He is board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine and is affiliated with Lenox Hill-Northwell Health System, Mt. Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, and the NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Starpoli has offices in New York City and in Poughkeepsie, New York. More information is available at www.balloonfix.com or www.starpoli.com. Office telephone: 212-673- End
Account Email Address Account Phone Number Disclaimer Report Abuse
|