Author: Dr. Christopher McGowan, MD

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Dr. Christopher McGowan, MD

El Dr. Christopher McGowan, líder en endobariatría, está especializado en tratamientos no quirúrgicos de la obesidad y cuenta con una triple titulación en Medicina Interna, Gastroenterología y Medicina de la Obesidad. Conocido por ser pionero en la gastroplastia endoscópica en manga (ESG), con más de 2.000 intervenciones, su influencia mundial y sus contribuciones a la investigación lo definen como un experto de primer orden.

Intra-gastric balloons are a safe and effective non-surgical weight loss tool to kickstart weight loss. They’re an excellent starting point for patients committed to long-term diet and exercise changes to maintain a healthy weight. Multiple types of gastric balloons are on the market today,...

Understanding Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is emerging as the safest and most effective alternative to traditional bariatric surgery. It offers a non-surgical weight loss solution without the need for incisions, scarring, prolonged recovery times, or the risk of complications. Patients...

When your goal is healthy, sustainable weight loss but lifestyle habits alone haven’t proven successful, you might choose to have bariatric surgery. While these procedures can be highly effective, over 20% of patients eventually regain their weight. Disappointing, we know — but there is...

When most people think about weight loss procedures, bariatric surgery comes to mind. And, while surgical weight loss procedures can be highly effective for weight loss, they’re not for everyone. Bariatric surgery comes with significant downtime and risk – as well as long-term considerations...

Understanding the Impact of Obesity on Fertility Obesity is on the rise globally among women of reproductive age; experts estimate that by 2025, one in five women will be clinically obese. Obesity’s links to chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular...

Diet and exercise are critical components of any weight loss journey, but fighting obesity takes more than lifestyle change. Bariatric surgery and obesity medications are both highly effective treatment options, but they come with risks, side effects, and a hefty price tag. Non-surgical weight...