Boston Medical Center – South

Bariatrics & Weight Loss Surgery

Guiding You Toward Lasting, Healthy Weight Loss

Our team of surgeons, nurse practitioners, dietitians and behavioral therapists works closely with each patient to find the most effective weight control options. We provide education, support and encouragement throughout the journey, along with regular monitoring to ensure safe, sustainable progress. With both medical and surgical treatments available, as well as personalized nutrition counseling, we help patients achieve their goals and improve their long-term health. 

Our Team

Philip Cohen, MD

Surgery, General Surgery

Rachel Rubin, MS, RD, LD

Registered Dietician Nutritionist

Patient Information

We treat people who have:
  • Morbid obesity
  • Previous weight loss surgeries
  • Weight-related medical conditions
  • Post-operative weight loss relapse
We offer the following treatments for weight control: Surgical
  • Gastric bypass surgery
  • Gastric sleeve surgery
  • Revision surgery, including lap band removal
Our surgical program offers robotic surgery for all procedures, which leads to better outcomes and shorter recovery times. Non-Surgical
  • Medical weight loss
  • Nutritional education and support