The Lifestyle Magazine of The Eastern Shore
Embarking on a weight-loss journey is a deeply personal decision, and the path taken varies from person to person. For some, the choice lies between weight-loss surgery and medications.
TidalHealth’s knowledgeable providers can help you shed those unwanted pounds and get back on the path to wellness.
For those who need surgery to reach their goal, TidalHealth offers an award-winning program that has helped more than 3,000 patients lose weight since its inception.
Candidates for bariatric surgery include patients who have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 who have a co-morbidity — diabetes,
William Doran, DO, FAAOS, of TidalHealth Orthopedics is Delaware’s most experienced robotic orthopedic surgeon.
Using state-of-the-art technology, he performs less-invasive hip and knee replacement surgery and offers each patient an individualized treatment plan.
The surgery is unique in that it provides a personalized surgical plan. Prior to surgery, a CT scan of the patient’s hip or knee joint is obtained.
At TidalHealth, the future is now
Assisted by his team, Dr. Kurt Wehberg, a pioneer of robotic surgery on Delmarva, performs lung surgery using the da Vinci robot. Robotic surgery leads to smaller scars, less pain and a quicker recovery.
In TidalHealth’s operating rooms, clinical teams perform virtual symphonies. Leading the group like a conductor is the surgeon,