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Bariatric Program Support Groups
Bariatric Program Support Groups
General Support Group
Portsmouth: 4th Monday of every month at 6:30 pm in the classrooms of the Shoals Building, inside the hospital
Post-Op Support Group
Portsmouth: 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30 pm in the classrooms of the Shoals Building, inside the hospital
No registration is required for Support Group Meetings.
Free Public Information Sessions
Public sessions are held throughout the year, giving patients the opportunity to learn first hand about the risks of obesity, hear detailed descriptions about their surgical options, and meet the surgeons and members of the bariatric team. These sessions are mandatory for anyone considering this program.
Speakers/Panelists
Surgeon, John Gens, MD, FACS
Surgeon, Kevin Looser, MD, FACS
Surgeon, Cynthia Paciulli, MD, FACS
Psychologist, Jeffrey Wagner, PhD
Program Coordinator, Nancy Seesman, ARNP
Program Coordinator, Brenda Fritz, RN.
Find a Physician
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John P. Gens, MD, FACS
Atlantic Surgical Associates
330 Borthwick Avenue
Suite 308
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Kevin G. Looser, MD, FACS
Atlantic Surgical Associates
330 Borthwick Avenue
Suite 308
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Cynthia N. Paciulli, MD, FACS
Atlantic Surgical Associates
330 Borthwick Avenue
Suite 308
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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