
Understanding Weight Management: The Role of Doctors, Surgeries, and Nutrition
A panel of weight management experts discusses obesity and lifestyle changes people can make to reach and maintain a healthy weight.











Maimonides is an American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Hospital and officially recognized as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner. Out of 609 U.S. hospitals participating in the ACS NSQIP adult program, Maimonides is one of 76 hospitals to achieve meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care. We’re also designated a Robotic Center of Excellence by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), recognizing our commitment to high standards of patient safety and quality of care in surgical services.
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Since 1911, Maimonides has been a cornerstone of the Brooklyn community and is the largest hospital in Brooklyn. Over the last century, we’ve become a world-class care center and a vital part of New York City. From the first heart transplant in the U.S. to the first hospital-based Clinical Simulation Center in the Northeast, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.

A panel of weight management experts discusses obesity and lifestyle changes people can make to reach and maintain a healthy weight.

Amy Huelle, a board-certified advanced diabetes management specialist and certified diabetes care and education specialist, explains what pre-diabetes is and how it’s diagnosed and treated.

Dr. Odai Sinokrot, a pulmonary and critical care medicine specialist, shares some steps you can take to quit smoking.