Referrals

We value the relationships we have cultivated with referring providers and welcome the opportunity to collaborate on the care of patients needing medical or surgical weight loss.

This is an important decision for your patient and we are glad to work with you to change their lives for the better.


Referral Process

Surgical Weight Loss

What you need to know:

  • No referral required, but by creating a referral, patient will be called to schedule
  • Direct patients to WhatWillYouGain.org or contact 860.827.6600 to sign up for a free education session to learn more

Referral criteria includes:

  • Have a BMI of 35 or more
  • Have a BMI of 30 or more with diabetes
  • Are of Asian descent with a BMI > 27.5
  • Are 40 or more pounds overweight
  • Have a BMI of 40 or more with or without commodities

Locations across the state:

  • Bloomfield 
  • Bridgeport
  • Cheshire
  • Enfield
  • Fairfield
  • Farmington
  • Glastonbury
  • Hartford
  • Manchester
  • Meriden
  • Milford
  • North Haven
  • Plainville
  • Shelton
  • Southington
  • Uncasville
  • Wilton

Surgical options include:

  • Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Adjustable Gastric Band
  • Instragastric Balloon
  • Revisional Bariatric Surgery

Medical Weight Loss

What you need to know:

  • Referral Required
  • BMI >27 with weight related commodities
  • BMI 30 or greater, no commodities necessary

Locations across the state:

  • Bloomfield
  • Bristol
  • Farmington
  • Fairfield
  • Glastonbury
  • Meriden
  • Mystic
  • North Haven
  • Plainville
  • Shelton
  • Southington
  • Trumbull
  • Waterford
  • Wilton
  • Uncasville

Medical weight loss options:

  • Consult with an obesity medicine physician
  • Medication Management
  • Meet with our Registered Dieticians
  • Establish exercise plans
  • Behavioral Health Support and Psychological Services
  • Online Support Groups

Classes & Information Sessions

Hartford HealthCare Medical & Surgical Weight Loss