Dr. Scott Cunneen on Treatment
Biography
Dr. Cunneen holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame, a master's degree in physiology from Georgetown University and a master's degree in human nutrition from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University. He served his internship and residency in general surgery at the Cedars-Sinai's Department of Surgery. In 1995 he was named Chief Resident in the Department of Surgery, and is currently Director of Bariatric Surgery at Cedars-Sinai hospital. In his wide-ranging interview, he makes it clear that bariatric surgery, long known as a weight-loss procedure, is now being used to combat the major health issues caused by obesity. Dr. Cunneen is also a published author having co-written WEIGHTY ISSUES: Getting the Skinny on Weight Loss Surgery (www.weightyissuesbook.com). He is currently working on his second book, 21 Things to Know About Diabetes and Weight Loss Surgery, to be published in 2016 by the American Diabetes Association.
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Introduction Expand for videos
Discovery Expand for videos
Obesity: A Multi-factorial Problem
04:00Your Relationship With Food
03:41Is Obesity a Disease?
02:57Is Eating an Addiction?
02:51Self Image: What it’s like to be obese
03:51The Health Impact
03:08Dieting: The Yo-Yo Effect
04:59The Financial Issue: What does insurance cover?
03:52Time to Act: What was your “aha” moment?
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Treatment Expand for videos
Side Effects Expand for videos
Support & Communication Expand for videos
Cathy, 58 Patient
Dr. Scott Cunneen MD Bariatric Surgeon
Evan, 23 Patient
Jane, 51 Patient
Jenna, 30 Patient
Jennifer, 48 Patient
Jennifer Arussi MS, Registered Dietitian
Jenny, 49 Patient
Karen, 61 Patient
Laura, 51 Patient
Lorraine, 70 Patient
Michael, 68 Patient
Dr. Mona Misra MD Bariatric Surgeon
Nancy Patient
Rebecca, 45 Patient
Dr. Karin Schwartz Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Adrienne Youdim MD
Biography
Dr. Cunneen holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame, a master's degree in physiology from Georgetown University and a master's degree in human nutrition from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University. He served his internship and residency in general surgery at the Cedars-Sinai's Department of Surgery. In 1995 he was named Chief Resident in the Department of Surgery, and is currently Director of Bariatric Surgery at Cedars-Sinai hospital. In his wide-ranging interview, he makes it clear that bariatric surgery, long known as a weight-loss procedure, is now being used to combat the major health issues caused by obesity. Dr. Cunneen is also a published author having co-written WEIGHTY ISSUES: Getting the Skinny on Weight Loss Surgery (www.weightyissuesbook.com). He is currently working on his second book, 21 Things to Know About Diabetes and Weight Loss Surgery, to be published in 2016 by the American Diabetes Association.
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Video Description
Watch Dr. Cunneen discuss all three bariatric surgery procedures, lap band, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy and which one is the right fit for the individual patient.
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