CRANSTON, R.I. (PRWEB)
September 07, 2022

South County Psychiatry would like to welcome Dr. Vincent Pera to The Weight and Wellness Institute, a program of South County Psychiatry. Dr. Pera is a board-certified specialist in bariatric medicine.

Dr. Pera has helped over 15,000 patients with weight management difficulties through evidence-based treatment of obesity and weight-related issues affecting prediabetes, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, pulmonary disease, arthritis, and others. Dr. Pera’s impressive career spans three decades and includes helping establish one of New England’s most comprehensive weight management centers more than 30 years ago and acting as the medical and program director of that center until recently. He has participated in clinical and academic research and authored numerous research publications.

“I look forward to once again helping patients throughout Rhode Island meet their weight loss goals,” said Dr. Pera. “Our new facility, The Weight and Wellness Institute, will have all the resources patients need to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way.”

South County Psychiatry would also like to announce the opening of The Weight and Wellness Institute in Cranston, RI. The Weight and Wellness Institute will begin scheduling new patients on November 1, 2022, and will begin active patient treatment on December 1, 2022. The new facility will provide comprehensive treatment options for all levels of overweight and obesity as well as medical and psychiatric weight-related conditions.

Dr. Anthony Gallo, the President of South County Psychiatry, said, “There is a natural synergy between weight loss, wellness, and mental health; we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Pera and are creating a program on the vanguard of modern medicine.”

Located at 1170 Pontiac Ave in Cranston, RI, the clinic will be staffed by a team of physicians, nurses, behaviorists, exercise physiologists, and registered dieticians who specialize in weight management and wellness. The clinic will offer interventions utilizing the specialties of the staff in a coordinated manner customized to the needs of the patient.

“We will provide both in-person and remote treatment options to make the clinic’s services more accessible,” said Dr. Gallo.

The Weight and Wellness Institute will offer a full range of services, including lifestyle modification, nutrition counseling, exercise prescription, medical weight loss medications, bariatric surgery consultations, and follow-up and weight maintenance ongoing care. The clinic is a comprehensive resource for individuals who are struggling with overweight, obesity, diabetes, and health-related conditions.

The Weight and Wellness Institute offers patients many benefits, including:

• Optifast products including bars, shakes, and powders
• An integrated approach to treatment that combines medical weight loss interventions, with lifestyle interventions such as nutrition counseling, exercise prescription, and bariatric medication
• A full range of services to help patients lose weight safely and effectively
• Access to the latest in medical technology, including digital x-rays, advanced body composition analysis, and breath testing for glucose levels

About South County Psychiatry

South County Psychiatry is a full-service outpatient psychiatric practice located in Suite 120 of South County Psychiatry. The clinic is staffed by psychiatrists and psychologists who specialize in treating a variety of mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. The clinic offers individual therapy, medication management, and couples counseling. South County Psychiatry has 3 locations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

Rhode Island:

420 Scrabbletown Road, Suite A

North Kingstown, RI 02852

401-268-5333

Massachusetts:

50 N 2nd St #1

New Bedford, MA 02740

617-671-0728

Connecticut:

19 Halls Rd #234

Old Lyme, CT 06371

959-666-3777

To learn more about South County Psychiatry, visit https://www.southcountypsychiatryri.com.

About The Weight And Wellness Institute

The Weight and Wellness Institute is a weight management facility that is slated to begin accepting new patients on November 1, 2022, and is set to open on December 1, 2022. The Weight and Wellness Institute will be located at 1170 Pontiac Avenue Cranston, RI. Patients can call 401-895-9937 to schedule an appointment.

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