Rochester Regional Health’s
Obesity, Weight Loss & Metabolic
Surgery Symposium
Saturday, November 2, 2024
8 am – 5pm
Registration now open!
Twig Auditorium at Rochester General Hospital
Join Rochester Regional Health for a day of insight and engaging discussions on the multidisciplinary care and management of obesity, metabolic diseases, and related comorbidities. Learn from esteemed national experts about the latest advances, guidelines, and evidence-based treatment options that are shaping the future of obesity-related care and metabolic surgery.
Learning Objectives
- Build knowledge around obesity, metabolic syndrome, and related co-morbidities
- Discuss comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment options with leading nationally and internationally recognized physicians
- Identify the importance of patient-centric compassionate care
- Review evidence of the efficacy of metabolic surgery as a treatment option of obesity and metabolic disease
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Event Details*
*Event details are subject to change pending the final symposium schedule.
Breakfast and Registration
We invite attendees to arrive any time after 7am for registration, breakfast and our vendor showcase.
Location
Twig Auditorium
Rochester General Hospital
1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621
Parking
Parking is available in the Portland Avenue garages. Please enter through the main lobby and follow signs to registration. Parking fees may apply.
Refreshments
Continental breakfast will be served from 7 to 7:55 am, followed by light refreshments throughout the day. Catered lunch will also be provided.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) through the joint providership of The Rochester Academy of Medicine and Rochester Regional Health. The Rochester Academy of Medicine is accredited by the MSSNY to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Statement
The Rochester Academy of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Symposium Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:20 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
|
| 8:20 – 8:30 am | Welcome |
Patricia Hughes, DOBariatric Surgeon, Rochester Regional Health
|
| 8:30 – 9 am | Pharmacology: Lifesaving Medications Causing Weight Gain |
Michael Quartuccio, MDEndocrinologist,
Rochester Regional Health
|
| 9 – 9:30 am | How Bariatric Surgery Works for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases |
Dilendra Weerasinghe, MD, FACS, FASMBSMedical Director, Bariatrics,
Rochester Regional Health
|
| 9:30 – 10 am | Importance of Lifestyle Pillars in Weight Loss |
Thomas Campbell, Dipl. ABOM,University of Rochester Medical Center
|
| 10 – 10:30 am | Bariatric Surgery in the Treatment of MASLD |
Helmuth Billy, MD,Bariatric Surgeon, |
| 10:30 – 10:45 am | Break |
|
| 10:45 – 11:15 am | Panel Discussion: Heart Failure and Insulin Resistance |
|
| 11:15 – 12 pm | Key Note: Ending the Stigma of Obesity and Improving Access to Care |
Ann M. Rogers, MD, FACSPresident, ASMBS
|
| 12 – 1 pm | Lunch |
|
| 1 – 1:30 pm | Panel Discussion: GLP 1 Medication: A New Frontier in the Fight against Obesity |
|
| 1:30 – 2 pm | Efficacy of Bariatric Surgery in Cancer Risk Reduction |
Abdelrahman Ali Nimeri, MD, FACS, FASMBS,Director of Bariatric Surgery,
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
|
| 2 – 2:30 pm | Treatment of Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with Gastric Bypass |
Rebecca Dirks, MD, MSBariatric Surgeon,
Rochester Regional Health
|
| 2:30 – 2:45 pm | Break |
|
| 2:45 – 3:15 pm | Panel Discussion: Patient Scenarios: Medication vs. Surgery or Both? |
|
| 3:15 – 3:45 pm | Religion and Cultural Sensitivities for the Bariatric Patient |
Patricia Hughes, DO, FACOSBariatric Surgeon,
Rochester Regional Health
|
| 3:45 – 4:15 pm | DVT Prevention/Risk Modification for the Bariatric Patient |
Peter Kouides, MDMedical & Research Director,
Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center,
Rochester Regional Health
|
Time
7:30 – 8:20 am
Topic
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Speaker
Time
8:20 – 8:30 am
Topic
Welcome
Speaker
Patricia Hughes, DO
Bariatric Surgeon, Rochester Regional Health
Time
8:30 – 9 am
Topic
Pharmacology: Lifesaving Medications Causing Weight Gain
Speaker
Michael Quartuccio, MD
Endocrinologist,
Rochester Regional Health
Time
9 – 9:30 am
Topic
How Bariatric Surgery Works for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases
Speaker
Dilendra Weerasinghe, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Medical Director, Bariatrics,
Rochester Regional Health
Time
9:30 – 10 am
Topic
Importance of Lifestyle Pillars in Weight Loss
Speaker
Thomas Campbell, Dipl. ABOM,
University of Rochester Medical Center
Time
10 – 10:30 am
Topic
Bariatric Surgery in the Treatment of MASLD
Speaker
Helmuth Billy, MD,
Bariatric Surgeon,
Ventura Advanced Surgical Associates of CA
Time
10:30 – 10:45 am
Topic
Break
Speaker
Time
10:45 – 11:15 am
Topic
Panel Discussion: Heart Failure and Insulin Resistance
Speaker
Time
11:15 – 12 pm
Topic
Key Note: Ending the Stigma of Obesity and Improving Access to Care
Speaker
Ann M. Rogers, MD, FACS
President, ASMBS
Time
12 – 1 pm
Topic
Lunch
Speaker
Time
1 – 1:30 pm
Topic
Panel Discussion: GLP 1 Medication: A New Frontier in the Fight against Obesity
Speaker
Time
1:30 – 2 pm
Topic
Efficacy of Bariatric Surgery in Cancer Risk Reduction
Speaker
Abdelrahman Ali Nimeri, MD, FACS, FASMBS,
Director of Bariatric Surgery,
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Time
2 – 2:30 pm
Topic
Treatment of Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with Gastric Bypass
Speaker
Rebecca Dirks, MD, MS
Bariatric Surgeon,
Rochester Regional Health
Time
2:30 – 2:45 pm
Topic
Break
Speaker
Time
2:45 – 3:15 pm
Topic
Panel Discussion: Patient Scenarios: Medication vs. Surgery or Both?
Speaker
Time
3:15 – 3:45 pm
Topic
Religion and Cultural Sensitivities for the Bariatric Patient
Speaker
Patricia Hughes, DO, FACOS
Bariatric Surgeon,
Rochester Regional Health
Time
3:45 – 4:15 pm
Topic
DVT Prevention/Risk Modification for the Bariatric Patient
Speaker
Peter Kouides, MD
Medical & Research Director,
Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center,
Rochester Regional Health
The 2024 Symposium Agenda will be available in October.
2024 Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible.
Intuitive Surgical
ConMed
Baxter
BD
Novo Nordisk
Medtronic
Currax
2024 Vendors
Special thanks to our food vendors for their support.
Wegmans Food Markets
Memories Made by Brenda
Rochester Regional Health Bariatrics
Our Bariatrics team will guide and support you through every step of your
weight loss journey with expertise and compassion. A multidisciplinary team
of surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, gastroenterologists and endocrinologists
will work with you to develop a plan to achieve your health goals and
support your wellbeing for the rest of your life.
Event Committee
Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe, MD
Patricia Hughes, DO
Rebecca Dirks, MD, MS
Kelsey Vogler, RN
Marycarol Snyder
Jenilyn Mescall
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