Doctors of Weight Loss Adds 7 Surgeons to Expert Panel

Portland, OR, June 15, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Doctors of Weight Loss, a resource for individuals who want to understand the latest research, news, and options for weight loss surgery, has announced the addition of 7 bariatric surgeons to their existing panel. Doctors of Weight Loss launched in May, 2011, and currently features 43 expert bariatric surgeons. Since launch, the surgeons' analysis and commentary has included sources such as: new obesity studies in JAMA, Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Journal of Adolescent Health, and the British Medical Journal; presentations from the Endocrine Society's Annual Meeting; and studies from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, the University of Missouri, and a large multi-national study on a master gene's role in fat metabolism. This new group of 7 surgeons will add to the resources created, and continue to analyze and provide opinions on the obesity and bariatric news.

"This is a great group of surgeons that we've added. They love their work, are highly involved in the industry, and really want to share their knowledge with patients and the community in general," said Emma Squillace, Co-Founder of Doctors of Weight Loss.

Doctors of Weight Loss Experts are chosen based on their high level of experience, demonstrated leadership, research or publishing, and outstanding commitment to patient success. They will provide explanation and commentary on the latest news in obesity research and bariatric surgery.

The newest Doctors of Weight Loss Experts are Drs: John Touliatos, Laura Machado, Michael Thomas, Scott Pennington, Terry Simpson, Thomas Lavin, and Thomas Brown.

About Doctors of Weight Loss
Co-founded by Emma Squillace and Dr. Emma Patterson, http://www.doctorsofweightloss.com is a resource for people who want to educate themselves about obesity and weight loss surgery. Doctors of Weight Loss brings together the top bariatric surgeons in the country to provide information for patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.

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