Fresh Start Bariatrics Seminar

The first step to the new you

Fresh Start Bariatrics offers free seminars to help potential patients learn about our services and bariatric surgery. Hosted by our highly-qualified bariatric surgeon, Stephan Myers, MD, FACS, each seminar is incredibly informative and highly recommended for anyone considering bariatric surgery in Ohio.

Seminar Dates, Times and Locations

Columbus Seminars are held at:

McConnell Heart Health Center
Classrooms A&B
3773 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43214
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Registration is required. Dates are updated regularly.

Mansfield Seminars are held at:

MedCentral Fitness Center
1750 West Fourth Street
Mansfield, OH 44906
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Registration is required. Dates are updated regularly.

Columbus Dates 2010 Time
Saturday, August 14 10 am - 12 pm
Tuesday, August 24 7 - 9 pm
Mansfield Dates 2010 Time
Thursday, August 19 7 - 9 pm

Seminars are held in Columbus and Mansfield. The meeting rooms are equipped for the comfort of people of size. Bottled water is always available and parking is convenient and free. Feel free to bring a support person along with you.  Note: The McConnell Heart Health Center is one mile north of Riverside Methodist Hospital campus - this location is not the same as the McConnell Heart Hospital.

Register online for our free bariatric surgery seminar  -or-  Call (614) 4-HEALTH (443-2584) or toll free, 1-800-837-7555, to register for a free Fresh Start Bariatrics Seminar, the first step to the new you.

During the 2 to 2 ½ hour free seminar, you will:

  • Learn about the three bariatric surgery options at Riverside Methodist Hospital directly from experienced surgeon, Stephan Myers, MD.
  • Learn if you could be a candidate for bariatric surgery and if weight loss surgery is right for you.
  • Hear stories from our past bariatric patients.
  • Meet briefly with our Patient Advocate to start the process of determining your insurance coverage for bariatric surgery
  • Receive a free Fresh Start Bariatrics Handbook.
Meet Dr. Myers

"Now is the time to reclaim your life, one step at a time, with Fresh Start Bariatrics at Riverside."

- Dr. Stephan Myers

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