University Medical Group - Department of Surgery Bariatric and General Surgery

Congratulations to University Medical Group – Department of Bariatric and Hillcrest Memorial Hospital!

Eric Bour, M.D. and the staff of University Medical Group - Department of Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Hillcrest Memorial Hospital’s bariatric program have been designated a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.

Greenville Hospital System congratulates the staff for their hard work and dedication to the patients, quality and efficiency.
 

Click here for a short video to see more about the Bariatric Suregery

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical treatment options for obesity please visit www.bariatricsolutions.com or call (864)676-1072 ext 102.


 

Bariatric Surgery at Hillcrest Memorial Hospital

Using guidelines established by the National Institutes of Health, UMG Department of Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery offer patients more than 100 pounds over their ideal body weight or a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater surgical weight-loss options. Candidates with a BMI between 35 and 40 may be candidates for surgery if they suffer from comorbid conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, lung disease, severe acid reflux and/or arthritis.

Treatment includes: 

  • Surgical weight-loss including Laparoscopic Divided Roux-ex-Y Gastric Bypass and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap Band)
  • Comprehensive pre-surgical evaluations and life-long follow up care
  • Complete nutritional evaluation and unlimited pre-surgery and post-surgery nutritional support from registered dietitians
  • Complete pre-surgery psychological assessment and unlimited post-surgery psychological support
  • Weekly pre-surgery and post-surgery group support sessions facilitated by a psychologist, a surgeon or a dietician

Bariatric surgeries are performed at Hillcrest Memorial Hospital on the Simpsonville Medical Campus. The staff has been specifically trained and an operating suite has been designed and equipped for bariatric surgery.

Click here to watch a short video on Bariatric Surgery at Hillcrest Memorial Hospital.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical treatment options for obesity please visit www.bariatricsolutions.com or call (864)676-1072 ext 102.

 

Eric Bour, M.D.
Eric Bour, MD, FACS, UMG Department of Bariatric and General Surgery has been offering residents of Greenville and surrounding counties a safe, effective solution in the treatment and management of morbid obesity for over six years.
Dr. Bour is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Certified by the American Board of Surgery.