Bariatrics, Nutrition and Weight Loss - Albany Medical Center
Bariatric Care • Schenectady, NY • 2 (Albany Medical Center and Saratoga Hospital) locations
About
Albany Medical Center (part of the Albany Med Health System) is a major academic medical center in northeastern New York, and the system’s largest not-for-profit network serving the region. The 766-bed facility provides comprehensive, high-level patient care across specialties including trauma, pediatrics (children’s hospital and pediatric ER), ICU services, organ transplantation, cancer care, and urgent care. The system includes Albany Medical College (operating a large biomedical research enterprise and employing over 500 physicians) and is known for education, research, and regional clinical excellence. Specific job postings and clinical services listed indicate active opportunities in orthopedics, endocrinology, surgery/trauma, nursing, patient care, utilization management, and behavioral health. The network aims to offer multispecialty care with advanced medical services and regional access through one of the area’s busiest ERs and trauma centers.
Clinic Type
Bariatric Care
Address
Albany Medical Center and Saratoga Hospital (Albany Med Health System)
Phone
Albany Medical Center 518-262-0942; Saratoga Hospital 518-693-4699
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
https://www.albanymed.org/care-treatment/telehealth/
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- obesityhelp.com (Albany Medical Center Bariatrics and Nutrition Bariatric Center): 4.14285714286 out of 5 (74 ratings / 74 reviews)
- localitybiz.com (The Bariatric And Nutrition Clinic at Albany Med, Delmar): 1x ★★★☆☆, 1x ★☆☆☆☆, 1x ★★☆☆☆, 1x ★★★★★ (multiple reviewers listed; no single aggregate shown) (Not stated (multiple individual reviews shown))
Patients praise
- Some patients report thorough/professional care and structured programs (including pre-op testing/insurance coordination and clear expectations)
- Staff/nutritionists and office staff are described as courteous, helpful, and supportive with paperwork/insurance issues
- Surgeons are described by some reviewers as reassuring and willing to answer questions
Common complaints
- Long wait times (e.g., hours) and being unresponsive after surgery for some patients
- Perceived dismissiveness or “assembly line” treatment/assumptions rather than personalized discussion
- Poor bedside manner/communication from some nurse practitioners and reception/front desk hostility; lack of supportive feedback
- Dissatisfaction with progress/timing and perceived focus on past issues rather than current achievements
"“First, be prepared to set up camp in the waiting room… the shortest wait time that I had was a hour and 20 minutes after my appt. time.”"
— obesityhelp.com – Albany Medical Center Bariatrics and Nutrition Bariatric Center reviews"“It’s very frustrating since after my surgery his office stipped replying my calls.”"
— obesityhelp.com – Albany Medical Center Bariatrics and Nutrition / T. Paul Singh reviews"“Nurse practitioners are insensitive and have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ENCOURAGING TO SAY… visits focus on my past [rather than] my weight loss accomplishments.”"
— localitybiz.com – The Bariatric And Nutrition Clinic at Albany Med (Delmar) reviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Ishna Sharma Joins St. Peter's Health Partners Bariatric and ... — Feb 28, 2026
- St. Peter’s Bariatric and Metabolic Care Welcomes Olivia Martinez - St. Peter's Health Partners News — Feb 28, 2026
- Clinical Trial at Albany Med Contributes to FDA Approval for New GLP-1 Drug - Albany Med Health System — Jun 3, 2026
- Alyssa Kontoh: Licensed Mental Health & Certified Bariatric Counselor - Albany, NY | Northpointe Integrative — Dec 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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