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- Dr. David Kimm
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David D. Kim, M.D., F.A.C.S.
35 Veranda Lane Ste 100
Colleyville,Texas 76034
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Phone: (817) 717-7447
FAX: (817) 581-6127
Dr. Kim performs surgery at Forest park medical center, and other hospitals in the Dallas -Ft. Worth area
Advanced Bariatric Center of Dallas
11990 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75243
Phone: (214) 614-7036
BMI Calculator
What does your BMI mean?
- BMI 18-24
- = Normal Weight
- BMI 25-29
- = Overweight
- BMI 30-34
- = Moderate Obesity
- BMI 35-39
- = Severe Obesity
- BMI > 40
- = Morbid Obesity
BMI, or body mass index, is a system of measurement that helps a patient figure out how overweight he or she is. A BMI of 20 to 25 is considered normal. 25 to 30 is considered overweight. 30.1 to 34.9 is considered obese. You are a candidate for weight loss surgery if your BMI is 40 or greater or if you have a BMI between 35 and 39.9 along with a serious health problem.
"I thought I was a pretty happy fat person. Hiding behind my jokes and laughter, I did not know how much my weight controlled my life. I never knew what true happiness was until I had my surgery. Some people don't like to tell people when they have had weight loss surgery but I tell everyone because I feel everyone deserves to be this happy!"
- Melissa F.
Life changed forever on September 27, 2006
Certified Bariatric Nurse Coordinator Dallas Fort Worth Texas (TX)
By admin on January 16, 2009 at 12:10 pm
DR. DAVID KIM: I’m very proud of the people we have at the Center. There are many dedicated men and women who have devoted their professional careers in helping people get through the entire surgical process. We have wonderful nurses here. Pam, who is a certified bariatric nurse coordinator. She has 18 years of experience. She’s devoted to patients throughout the entire process, and I don’t think there is a finer patient advocate than her.
MS. PAM KATEKARU: I’m involved in every part of the process, and that is very rewarding for me, because I see them from the very beginning at seminar, when they’re struggling, and then after surgery when they’re enjoying their successes.
I help the patients through the process. We start out with the seminar, where we educate them on the different procedures. I help them get insurance approval. After they’re approved for surgery they go and see Dr. Kim, and then I do the pre-op education for them. I see them in the hospital after surgery, and then I run the support group for them, so when they come together once a month we have a support group.