Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery - Bridgeport Hospital
Weight Loss Clinic • Bridgeport, CT • Since 1878
About
Bridgeport Hospital is a nonprofit, acute care hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut (founded 1878). It offers a broad range of services including emergency/urgent care, burn care (The Connecticut Burn Center is the only burn center in CT), oncology, cardiac, geriatrics, surgery, and wound care. The facility serves Fairfield and New Haven Counties and operates a network of clinics and walk-in services. Notable details: - Type: Private nonprofit hospital - Address: 267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT 06610 (HQ) - Phone: 1-203-384-3000 - Website: bridgeporthospital.org - Related: The Connecticut Burn Center serves patients statewide and from neighboring states If you’re seeking bariatric (weight loss) surgery specifics at Bridgeport Hospital, this page confirms their broad surgical services but does not provide details on bariatric programs. For exact bariatric offerings, programs, surgeons, and referrals, please check the hospital’s site or contact their patient relations.
Clinic Type
Weight Loss Clinic
Address
267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT 06610, US
Phone
+8606503848
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What is MBSAQIP accreditation?
Accredited as a Comprehensive Center under MBSAQIP by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- US News & World Report: 4 out of 5 stars (aggregate patient experience rating) (21 reviews (for a bariatric-affiliated surgeon))
Patients praise
- Patients have reported high satisfaction levels with bariatric surgery providers at the hospital.
- The program is recognized as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation.
- Patients have shared successful, life-changing weight loss outcomes attributed to the care received through the hospital's comprehensive bariatric program.
- The multidisciplinary approach, which includes dietitians, mental health providers, and exercise physiologists, is positively noted.
Common complaints
- Legal resources highlight general risks associated with bariatric surgery, including infection, hernias, blood clots, internal leaks, and other complications, noting the importance of adequate medical instruction and risk warning.
- A 2019 report noted a past incident at Bridgeport Hospital involving a pathology specimen mix-up, which resulted in a patient undergoing an unnecessary surgery; this report underscores historical institutional concerns, though it was not specific to the bariatric department.
"Following gastric bypass surgery in September 2021, Amy Paundlay has sustained a nearly 100-pound weight loss with the help of her surgeon, Saber Ghiassi, MD, director of bariatric surgery at Bridgeport Hospital."
— Bridgeport Hospital patient articleSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The most effective weight loss surgeries | WTNH.com — Jun 15, 2026
- Ready To Lose Some Weight? Know All Your Options First | Bridgeport, CT Patch — Feb 2, 2026
- Bariatric surgery helps CT mom, 64, lose 110 lbs. | Nuvance Health — Nov 5, 2025
- Listen: The Cost And Effectiveness Of Weight Loss Pills | Bridgeport, CT Patch — Jan 16, 2026
- Bariatric Surgery Slashes Risk of Kidney Failure, Heart Attack and Death, New Data Show - American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery — May 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is a large nonprofit multi-specialty medical practice in Connecticut, part of the Hartford HealthCare network. It operates numerous hospitals, medical centers, rehabilitation and senior-care services, and offers extensive primary and specialty care through its integrated system. While the page highlights the group’s broad services and locations, there is no specific information on a Medical Weight Loss program in Bridgeport. If you’re seeking weight-loss services, the network’s primary care and specialty services (e.g., nutrition, cardiovascular/diabetes management) may be available through Hartford HealthCare Medical Group locations, including Bridgeport, but confirm current weight-management offerings and programs directly with the Bridgeport practice or the Hartford HealthCare website.
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