Joey Jarrard, MD, FACS, FASMBS, discusses treating obesity as a chronic, complex disease that can impairs health. He shares information about the most effective evidence-based strategies to treat obesity and how important a multidisciplinary approach is.
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Treating Obesity As A Chronic Disease

Featured Speaker:
Joey Jarrard, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Joey Jarrard, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained general surgeon in Tallahassee, Florida. Dr. Jarrard’s surgical interests include bariatric surgery, foregut/reflux surgery, and complex hernia repair. He primarily performs these procedures through minimally invasive approaches, ensuring quicker recovery times and less discomfort for his patients. Dr. Jarrard is committed to offering a wide range of surgical options, believing that each patient’s treatment plan should be tailored to their individual needs. He values the opportunity to build strong relationships with his patients and loves helping them achieve their successes and improved quality of life.