Jersey Shore Hospital Welcomes Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Christopher Motto
Christopher Motto, M.D., of Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, has partnered with Jersey Shore Hospital to begin the Bariatric Clinic. Dr. Motto will be traveling to Jersey Shore each month, beginning March 11, to see Bariatric patients. "Bariatric patients must meet with the doctor for six months prior to surgery, so it was important for Jersey Shore Hospital to bring Bariatric services into our area, rather than requiring the patients to travel," said the hospital CEO Carey Plummer. Dr. Motto's Bariatric program begins with a one-on-one visit with the patient, includes working closely with a registered dietician and also consists of having a customized exercise plan developed for each candidate. All of these services are available within the hospital. Other program benefits include health monitoring and comprehensive lab work, medical and individual progress reviews, individualized meal plans, behavior modification for lasting results and monthly support group meetings. The clinics will begin on March 11 at 1:00 p.m. and will be held in the former Same Day Unit area of the hospital. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Motto, please call Emily Bryant at 570-398-5196. Dr. Motto will also be hosting two informational sessions for potentially interested patients on March 11 in the former Same Day Unit area of the hospital, with the first session beginning at 11:30 a.m. and the second session beginning at 5:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Jersey Shore Hospital is a rural community hospital located in Jersey Shore, Pa, serving residents of Lycoming, Clinton and surrounding counties. Its mission is to provide quality health services with an efficient balance of outpatient care, acute and sub-acute inpatient care, primary care and outreach services. |
