Weight Loss

Losing Weight is More Than Diet and Exercise

And your healthy weight loss journey won't necessarily look the same as others'. That's why CoxHealth offers various services and experienced specialists to provide options and resources that help you achieve your desired lifestyle.

Losing weight is a lifelong commitment, and CoxHealth Weight Loss and Advanced Surgery Center offers a variety of support services to help before, during, and after your goals are met. Our board-certified surgeons specialize in bariatric surgery and are members of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. We serve individuals throughout Missouri and Northwest Arkansas, including Springfield, Branson, Joplin, Lake of the Ozarks, Harrison, Rolla, St. Louis and Kansas City. Learn more about weight loss surgery options.

Weight Loss Resources

Fitness Memberships and Classes

Ready to join CoxHealth Fitness Centers? Choose the membership option that best fits your budget and your lifestyle.

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Personal Training

Our fitness professionals can train and develop programs for those with health concerns, post rehab therapy, obesity, post pregnancy or general fitness.

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Nutrition Consultations

Our medically-based nutrition and weight management programs at our fitness centers are available to members and non-members.

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Weight Loss Surgery

The CoxHealth Weight Loss and Advanced Surgery Center provides a comprehensive program offering four types of surgeries.

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Diabetes Management

If left untreated, diabetes can lead to heart and kidney disease, amputations, blindness and other serious problems.

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More Weight Loss Resources

BMI Calculator

Find and use our BMI calculator.

Fitness Centers

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, get in shape, keep your heart healthy or boost your mood, our fitness centers are for you.

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Food & Nutrition Services

CoxHealth registered dietitians are available for all patients admitted to the hospital. There are a wide variety of services an inpatient registered dietitian provides on a daily basis to help ensure the best patient care. If you or a loved one have any nutrition questions during your hospital stay, please ask to speak with a registered dietitian.

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Specializing Providers

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Matthew Earl Simpson, MD

Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Medicine
Trauma Surgery
General Surgery
Surgical Critical Care

Cox Medical Group Physician

Ferrell-Duncan Clinic

1001 East Primrose Street

Springfield, MO 65807

Accepting New Patients

Phone: 417-875-3593

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Timothy David Woods, MD

Bariatric Surgery
Surgical Critical Care
Trauma Surgery
General Surgery

Cox Medical Group Physician

Ferrell-Duncan Clinic

1001 East Primrose Street

Springfield, MO 65807

Accepting New Patients

Phone: 417-875-3593

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WEIGHT LOSS

Are you considering bariatric surgery for weight loss?

CoxHealth meets all criteria as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program to deliver safe, high quality bariatric patient care. We can help determine if weight loss surgery is the best option for you.