Obesity is a complex, clinical disorder with many contributing factors. It doesn’t happen overnight, nor can it be overcome within a short period of time.
Bariatric Surgery and Medical Weight Loss Treatments for Obesity in South Florida Clinic.
With a population of 2.76 million (as of 2018), the Miami-Dade region features a median age of 40.1 years and a median household income of $52,205. Miami-Dade County has a 1,246:1 ratio of patients to primary care physicians. This ratio represents a 0.972% increase from the previous year. Compared to the neighboring regions of Broward County, Collier County, and Monroe County, the ratio of patients to primary care physicians is low in Miami-Dade County.
Adult obesity rate across the region is 21.2%. If we compare it to the rest of Florida, the rate is pretty low. The prevalence of adult obesity ranges between 18.8% to 40.7% in Florida State.
In terms of health coverage, the region has a very high ratio of uninsured individuals at 17.2%. 34.7% of the population has employer coverage, 23.2% are on Medicaid, 9% on Medicare, 0.601% on military or VA coverage, and 15.3% have non-group health insurance.
We are an accomplished team of medical professionals in South Florida where surgical excellence, cutting-edge technology, and individualized weight loss treatments are defining qualities of our weight loss clinics. We are committed to guiding our patients in Miami and all over the state to choose the right procedure for them and giving them the tools they need to achieve a healthy weight and sustain it. We look forward to being part of your weight loss journey. Patients throughout Miami, Southern Florida can get personalized weight loss solutions in a supportive environment at Florida Surgery and Weight Loss Center with the best Weight loss doctors in Miami area.
About Dr. Sergey Terushkin
Sergey Terushkin is a board certified general and bariatric surgeon practicing in New York, NY and Florida. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, interned at North Shore-LIJ Health System, and completed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Terushkin specializes in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery having graduated a fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. He uses cutting edge technology and individualized patient care.
A few of his most commonly performed procedures include laparoscopic gastric banding, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gallbladder surgery, laparoscopic and open hernia repair, and removal of lipomas and cysts. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Terushkin regularly attends meetings for various professional societies in order to stay current. Outside of work, Dr. Terushkin is passionate about fishing, skiing, and running. He often participates in community educational seminars and diabetes and obesity walks.
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