March 4, 2023, is World Obesity Day. Obesity can negatively affect a person’s health, both physically and psychologically. Lifestyle changes such as increased exercise and diet modifications can help, and for some patients, bariatric surgery is also an option.
Cooper University Health Care obesity medicine management specialists include:
Krysta M. Contino, MD
Gastroenterologist
Office locations:
- Cooper Gastroenterology at Cherry Hill
- Cooper Digestive Health Institute at Mt. Laurel
- Cooper Internal Medicine and Specialty Care at Pennsville
Apeksha Shah, MD
Gastroenterologist
Office locations:
- Cooper Multispecialty Center at Camden Campus
- Cooper Gastroenterology at Cherry Hill
- Cooper Digestive Health Institute at Mount Laurel
Cooper also offers a range of experts from primary care to bariatric specialists who are dedicated to obesity management. For more information, contact 856.536.1223.