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Dr. Joy L. Collins, MD is a pediatric general surgeon in Roanoke, VA specializing in pediatric general surgery. She graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Joy L. Collins, MD is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)
Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.
By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.
Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.
Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.
Dr. Joy L. Collins, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). She is certified by the General Surgery - American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery - American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Board Certification: General Surgery - American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery - American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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Dr. Joy L. Collins, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 57 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joy L. Collins, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Roanoke, VA.
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Dr. Joy L. Collins, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $7,633.
Dr. Joy Collins is a physician who specializes in pediatric general surgery. Dr. Collins's clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery, surgical repair, and inguinal hernia. The average patient rating for Dr. Collins is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Before completing her residency at Hahnemann University Hospital, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), and a hospital affiliated with MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, Allegheny University, Dr. Collins attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She has received professional recognition including the following: Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Pediatric Surgery; Faculty Mentor of the Year, Carilion Clinic General Surgery Resident Group; and "Top Docs for Kids. Dr. Collins is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
