Bariatric Care Center - Ellis Medicine
Bariatric Care • Schenectady, NY
About
Summary: The Bariatric Care Center is part of Ellis Medicine, a nonprofit, 438-bed teaching hospital system serving New York’s Capital Region from Schenectady. Ellis Medicine offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including a broad array of surgical and medical specialties. The system operates multiple campuses (Ellis Hospital, Ellis Health Center, Bellevue Woman’s Center, Medical Center of Clifton Park) and locations across seven offices in the U.S., with a focus on cardiac, cancer, emergency, neuroscience, and women’s services. For weight loss surgery specifics, contact Ellis Medicine directly at info@ellismedicine.org or 1-518-243-4000.
Clinic Type
Bariatric Care
Address
River Road, Niskayuna, NY (Ellis Medicine Bariatric Care Center)
Phone
Main Number 518.243.4000 Information 518.243.4366 Emergency 518.243.4121
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency 518.243.4121
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What happened to the Bariatric Care Center on River Road?
Ellis Medicine has made the difficult decision to close the Bariatric Care Center on River Road in Niskayuna. They will no longer be seeing bariatric surgery patients at this location as of February 28, 2025.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- wellness.com: 4.5/5 (based on 12 reviews) (12 reviews)
- obesityhelp.com (for Dr. Terence Clarke): 5.0/5 (based on 28 ratings) (28 ratings)
- obesityhelp.com (for Ellis Medical Group Bariatric Center): 5.0/5 (based on 10 ratings) (10 ratings)
Patients praise
- High praise for surgeons' skill, professionalism, and honesty
- Staff described as friendly, supportive, and helpful by many patients
- Successful patient outcomes and life-changing weight loss journeys reported
- Comprehensive support and thorough explanations during the process
Common complaints
- Administrative and scheduling issues, including appointment cancellations without notice
- Rudeness or lack of professionalism among some office staff members
- Reports of feeling abandoned or lacking support post-surgery by some patients
- In-hospital nursing care complaints, specifically related to slow response times and discharge planning
"Dr Satish was excellent. Every visit before and after surgery was a great. Staff very friendly and explained everything to where it was understandable."
— LocalityBiz user review"Dr. Clarke and all of the staff at Ellis Bariatric have always been very courteous, professional and made me feel completely comfortable. Dr. Clarke always asked if I had any questions and I never felt I was just another number."
— ObesityHelp user review"These people abandoned me after my surgery...they got my money, and my signed liable form preventing me ..."
— Yelp user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- St. Peter’s Bariatric and Metabolic Care Welcomes Olivia Martinez | St. Peter's Health Partners — Feb 28, 2026
- Ellis Medicine: 133 Years of Service in Schenectady County - Archynewsy — Jun 23, 2026
- Ellis Medicine: Secure Patient Portal Access for Comprehensive Healthcare Management — Sep 2, 2025
- Kathleen Kondo, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Schenecctady, NY — May 14, 2026
- MVHS Launches Weight Loss Center to Expand Care Options - Mohawk Valley Health System — Jan 19, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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