Children’s Health experts discuss a recent study that explores the importance of tailoring lifestyle interventions for adolescents undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). Personalized interventions reinforced healthy behaviors and consistent support pre- and post- MBS.
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New Study Informs Care for Bariatric Patient
Featured Speakers:
Sarah Messiah, PhD | Bethany Cartwright, MD | Faisal Qureshi, MD
Sarah Messiah, Ph. D., M.P.H., is the Director of the Child and Adolescent Population Health Program at UT Southwestern. Her areas of research include risk factors for childhood obesity and implanting clinical methodologies to prevent and treat childhood obesity.
Bethany Cartwright, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified Pediatric Endocrinologist at Children’s Health and Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern. She is also board-certified in obesity medicine. Areas of expertise include treating children with endocrinologic disorders and obesity. Learn more about Dr. Cartwright.
Faisal Qureshi, M.D., is a board-certified Pediatric Surgeon and Director of the Adolescent Bariatric Surgical Center at Children’s Health and Professor at UT Southwestern. Some of his clinical interests include chest wall disorders, cancer and foregut surgery.