About ASBP
About ASBP - A Professional Association for Bariatric Medicine
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Bariatric Practice Guidelines
To ensure the highest standard of medical practice, ASBP has developed Bariatric Practice Guidelines that outline four medical (non-surgical) body fat reduction/weight loss methods: dietary modification, exercise prescription, behavior modification and when appropriate, medication. » read moreKeywords: bariatric practice guidlines bariatric physicians
Larry Richardson, MD, FASBP – President
Dr. Larry Richardson is Board certified in Bariatric Medicine and is Medical Director of Doctor’s Weight Control Center in Houston, Texas. He has spoken on the topics of circadian rhythm and its effect on weight, anorectic agents, EKG interpretation and cardiology at ASBP conferences. He has chaired the ASBP Anorectic Usage Guidelines Task Force. He received his MD degree from the University of Texas Medical School, Houston. » read moreKeywords: larry richardson board of trustees president
Bariatrician of the Year - Ed J. Hendricks, MD
This annual award recognizes a physician who has done the most to advance the field of bariatric medicine and the ASBP. » read moreKeywords: 2009 honors and awards bariatrician of the year ed j. hendricks
2010 CME Conferences
Basic Medical Weight Loss Techniques
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - September 25, 2010
- San Antonio, Texas - October 9, 2010
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Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium
60th Anniversary Celebration!
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- November 10-14, 2010
To reserve a discounted hotel room, please call 504.648.1200 and ask to make a booking for the group ASBP Obesity Symposium.
CME Opportunities
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Commercial Products and Services
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