R. Maurice Bonilla, M.D., Internal Medicine & Weight Management

Helping thousands of men and women lose weight since 1985.


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Surgical Option: Small Amounts of Weight Loss Improve Surgical Success

obesity medicineLosing even a small amount of weight before having surgery can increase the success of the procedure as well as aid in the healing and recovery process. Many insurance companies require that obese patients lose a minimum of 5 to 10% of their body weight prior to surgery. Our Jump Start Program is especially good for Pre operative weight loss.