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Bariatric Surgery: Clinician and Patient Barriers to the First Conversation
Grace Halsey
A clinical psychologist from the Mayo Clinic Bariatric Center in Jacksonville, FL, explains and corrects key misperceptions that inhibit open discussion of the therapy.
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Gretchen Ames, PhD
Bariatric Surgery and Medicine Program
Mayo Clinic Bariatric Center
Jacksonville, FL
Dr Ames is a clinical psychologist in the Mayo Clinic Bariatric Center in Jacksonville, FL. Her clinical practice focuses on patients seeking treatment for obesity. This includes bariatric surgery, very low calorie diets, and cognitive behavioral therapy. She also has wide-ranging research interests including cognitive behavioral therapy for weight regain and metabolic adaptation to weight change with large weight loss.