To address the medical, psychological, social and nutritional issues associated with excess weight, Nova Specialty Hospitals (NSH), part of Nova Medical Centers, announced the launch of a new Medical Weight Loss (Bariatric) Programme.

1. Highlights of Medical Weight Loss
(Bariatric) Programme
• Pre Assessment check up and
counselling
• 10% discount on pre procedure
investigations
• 10% discount on surgery
• 2 free consultations post procedure
• Complete nutrition management
post procedure
Program Benefits:
• Helps lose up to 80% of excess body
weight
• Helps in Prevention and
Management of Diabetes,
Hypertension, Joint Pains, PCOD
and Infertility
Press Note
Nova Specialty Hospitals at Kailash Colony, New Delhi, launches
Medical Weight Loss (Bariatric) Programme to fight Obesity
New Delhi, 9th
May 2014: To address the medical, psychological, social and nutritional issues associated
with excess weight, Nova Specialty Hospitals (NSH), part of Nova Medical Centers, announced the launch
of a new Medical Weight Loss (Bariatric) Programme.
The comprehensive programme will help people manage weight issues in a planned and coordinated
manner and, at the same time, will introduce a broad range of programs to help prevent obesity. It also
focuses on providing awareness, education and support that begins before surgery and extends through
recovery to ensure individuals are set up for success.
Dr Ashish Bhanot, Sr. Consultant Bariatric Surgery, GI Surgery, GI
Oncology & Minimal Access General Surgery stated, “With obesity
rates growing each year in India it’s important that those who
suffer know the signs, dangers, and treatments available. Whether
you’re obese, severely obese, or morbidly obese you may be
exposed to the following healthy risks: shorter life expectancy,
higher risk for diabetes, joint problems, high blood pressure, heart
disease and digestive disorders. Outside of the physical effects of
obesity, it can also have a psychological impact. Many people who
are obese have a negative self-image, resulting in social isolation
and difficulties with day-to-day living. There is no need to suffer
any longer. If diet and exercise aren’t working for you, it may be
time to research which bariatric options are best for your needs.”
He further added, “At NSH we work with our patients to design an
individualized weight loss plan that maximizes sustained weight
loss and improves metabolic disorders such as diabetes. Our
program is unique in many ways. Not only will we guide you
through the steps necessary for your weight loss plan, but we will
also provide support that is essential to your success in the future.”
To raise awareness and improve access to the prevention and
treatment of obesity NSH will organize array of activities which includes Health Camps, CME’s with
general physicians and Health Talks at Corporates every month.

2. Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions in India. We face a grave burden of obesity-
related disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, which develop at a
younger age than in Western populations. The major causative factors are related to the lifestyle
changes occurring due to rapid socioeconomic transition. From public awareness and education to the
most current information on the disease and its treatments, Medical Weight Loss (Bariatric) Programme
will provide individuals with the tools needed to take a proactive approach in the fight against obesity.
About Nova Medical Centers
Nova Medical Centers is the parent company of Nova Specialty Hospitals and Nova IVI Fertility. It
currently operates 11 specialty surgery centers and 8 fertility clinics. Nova was co-founded by Suresh
Soni, renowned shoulder surgeon Dr. Mahesh Reddy and the GTI Group, based on a “doctor-owned and
doctor-managed” concept enabling doctors to have a sense of ownership and a long-term association
with the company. This concept also allows doctors to deliver the best possible patient care in an open
and free environment.
Established in 2009, Nova Specialty Hospitals’ mission is to provide world-class surgical care that is
accessible and at an affordable cost. Having pioneered the concept of short-stay surgical care in India,
Nova focuses on providing the finest quality care for patients from specialized doctors while increasing
operating efficiency.
Nova IVI Fertility is a joint venture between Nova Pulse, India, and IVI, Spain, introducing the same
exceptional standard of processes, protocols and policies to deliver the most sophisticated Assisted
Reproductive Technology (ART) in India.
Nova’s vision is to create a novel institution that stands for excellence in healthcare services by
providing the best patient experience and is an international reference for clinical outcomes, by
adopting the latest advances in medical sciences, technology and an innovative business model.
For further information, please visit novaspecialtyhospitals.com and novaivifertility.com