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New Haven, CT  06511             
203-789-6237

Before Diane Kaminski of Massachusetts weighed nearly 350 lbs. before her adjustable gastric band (weight loss) surgery which limited the size of her stomach.

After Diane lost nearly 150 lbs., works out regularly, travels, enjoys gardening and has gone back to work.               Watch the video of Diane's story. See our ad campaign: "People come a healthy distance for surgery at Saint Raphael's. For you, we're right around the corner."

At Saint Raphael's in New Haven, we can help you win the fight against obesity - helping you reduce your risk for conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, joint problems and heart disease.  Experience matters, and that's what you'll find at Saint Raphael's. We perform more than 400 surgeries each year and we're a nationally-recognized Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence^® - one of several in Connecticut chosen by Medicare for its beneficiaries.

Saint Raphael's top experts offer all treatment options and the latest technology including LAP-BAND®, REALIZE^TM Band, sleeve gastrectomy, vertical banded gastroplasty and gastric bypass.  And our experienced, caring staff are with you throughout your journey, offering education and support services before and after surgery.

*Saint Raphael's Hospital and bariatric surgery practices are a designated Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

In recognition of our expertise, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut has designated the Hospital of Saint Raphael as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery.  The criteria used to evaluate facilities for the Blue Distinction include the experience and training of surgeons, quality management programs, coordination of patient care between disciplines and preoperative patient education.

Web Links:

American Society For Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

Obesity Action Coaltion (OAC)

Surgical Review Corporation