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What does your number mean?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify underweight, overweight and obesity in adults.

BMI values are age-independent and the same for both sexes.
The health risks associated with increasing BMI are continuous and the interpretation of BMI gradings in relation to risk may differ for different populations.

As of today if your BMI is at least 35 to 39.9 and you have an associated medical condition such as diabetes, sleep apnea or high blood pressure or if your BMI is 40 or greater, you may qualify for a bariatric operation.

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Claros.

< 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal Weight
25 – 29.9 Overweight
30 – 34.9 Class I Obesity
35 – 39.9 Class II Obesity
≥ 40 Class III Obesity (Morbid)

What does your number mean?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify underweight, overweight and obesity in adults.

BMI values are age-independent and the same for both sexes.
The health risks associated with increasing BMI are continuous and the interpretation of BMI gradings in relation to risk may differ for different populations.

As of today if your BMI is at least 35 to 39.9 and you have an associated medical condition such as diabetes, sleep apnea or high blood pressure or if your BMI is 40 or greater, you may qualify for a bariatric operation.

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Claros.

< 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal Weight
25 – 29.9 Overweight
30 – 34.9 Class I Obesity
35 – 39.9 Class II Obesity
≥ 40 Class III Obesity (Morbid)

Office

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The office at the Weight Management Center was designed specifically for the bariatric patient.

Modern and state of the art examining rooms with bariatric furniture and comfortable environments are designated to properly care and provide evaluation, education and counseling for our patients.

Meet with the surgeon and the bariatric team and discuss at length the details of the different types surgeries and medical options available to you.

We have dedicated bariatric dietitians and social workers as well as a very talented group of bariatric team members that will assist you through your journey to a healthier life.

Our staff is bilingual and will go out of their way to help in any way they can.

    • Success Stories

    • Before

      After

      Phedra

      Growing up, and maxing out at a statuesque 5’0”, there was never anywhere for the extra pounds to hide.

    • Before

      After

      Mikki

      After years of yo-yo dieting I was desperate to find something to help save my life.

    • Before

      After

      Michelle

      Like many people, I’ve battled with my weight all my life. I always felt like a failure because I couldn’t control this one area of my life.

    • Before

      After

      Mary Lizzie

      It was important to me to have an experienced surgeon and a program that had all the resources I knew I would need.

    Address

    HOSPITAL

    St. Luke’s Hospital – Allentown, 
Campus
,

    1736 Hamilton Street,

    Allentown, PA 18104

    OFFICE

    Weight Management Center,

    240 Cetronia Road, Suite 205 North,

    Allentown, PA 18104