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 A. Cohen, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Bariatric, General, and Minimally Invasive Surgeon
Primary Location
Boston Medical Center – South​ Outpatient Care1 Pearl St.
Suite 2000
Brockton, MA 02301
Suite 2000
Brockton, MA 02301
Contact
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Rachel Rubin, MS, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist
Primary Location
Boston Medical Center – South​ Outpatient Care1 Pearl St.
Suite 2000
Brockton, MA 02301
Suite 2000
Brockton, MA 02301
Contact
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Patient Information
We treat people who have:
- Morbid obesity
- Postoperative weight loss relapse
- Previous weight loss surgeries
- Weight-related medical conditions
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.
Nonsurgical
- Medical weight loss
- Nutritional education and support