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Live at Lunch: Nicholson Clinic Seeks to Break the Stigma Surrounding Obesity

The founder of the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery talks about the implications of obesity and the importance of being proactive about health.

Plano, TX, May 17, 2019 – Dr. Nick Nicholson will appear on the Nicholson Clinic Facebook Page doing a “Live at Lunch” to discuss one of the leading causes of preventable deaths, obesity. Obesity continues to be on the rise among many adult Americans. The experts at the Nicholson Clinic for weight loss in Texas know that it has become a subject not talked about in today’s culture. However, Dr. Nicholson is seeking to break the stigma of remaining silent about obesity.During the Facebook Live at Lunch event at 12 pm CT on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, Dr. Nicholson will discuss the significant rise of adult obesity, and why health should be approached more proactively. Over the past couple of years, obesity has become the leading cause of preventable death, ranking over tobacco-related diseases for the first time. Dr. Nicholson states that “Obesity has significant effects on our health. The longer an individual is obese, the more at risk they are of developing weight-related conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and even certain types of cancer.”By talking about obesity, how genetics can play a role, and learning to break the cycle, is a start. There are options and help available, such as bariatric surgery for those who are suffering from being unable to shed the excess weight on their own.You can watch the Facebook Live here: @NicholsonClinicTx. If you want to learn more about becoming more proactive with health, why one should be concerned, and what can be done to achieve weight loss in Texas, schedule an appointment at Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery or email social@nicholsonclinic.com, for Dr. Nicholson to answer your questions.About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.

The Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery talks about this prestigious recognition.

Plano, TX, Mar 22, 2019 – The Nicholson Clinic is one of the top leading clinics in weight loss surgery. This year they are excited to announce that all three of their surgeons are being recognized by their peers as some of D Magazine’s Best Doctors in Collin County for bariatric surgery. In the last 19 years, the Nicholson Clinic has worked its way up to becoming a national leader when it comes to bariatric surgery in Texas. The prestigious work of these surgeons has been closely noticed by those in their area.

“We are medical professionals who are not only committed to the highest standards of surgical technique but wholly committed to excellence in patient care,” says Dr. Nicholson, the founder and lead surgeon at the Nicholson Clinic. It is this kind of commitment that has allowed the clinic to help over 15,000 patients from over 48 states and 10 countries.

Texas has spoken and confidently chosen the Nicholson Clinic as having some of the top bariatric surgeons in the county. These doctors focus on long-term results for their patients and have seen countless numbers of cases entirely reverse weight related illnesses. Their patients are offered several avenues of support; psychologists, nutritionists, fitness coaches and online support groups. The goal is to help patients adjust to a long-lasting healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Nick Nicholson, Dr. Brian Long, and Dr. Thomas Roshek have so much to offer when it comes to weight loss surgery in Texas. They specialize in all aspects of weight loss surgery, from gastric sleeve to bypass to revisional weight-loss surgeries. All three of these surgeons have dedicated their lives to helping their patients see transforming results. For more information, visit the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery online.

About Nicholson Clinic

Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.

The founder of the Nicholson Clinic talks about the benefits of weight loss.

Plano, TX, Jan 22, 2019 – The Nicholson clinic recently conducted a Facebook Live program called “Live at Lunch” where Dr. Nick Nicholson, who is a Bariatric Surgeon and Founder of the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery, stopped by to talk about benefits of having a healthy weight and answered questions about dieting and exercising. He also talked about tackling obesity and bariatric weight loss in Texas.

Answering the questions of host Candace, Dr. Nicholson spoke about the ill-effects of obesity including conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, other health concerns and in some cases, even cancer. According to Dr. Nicholson, “More than 2 billion people are overweight and suffer from health problems because of it.”

When asked if bariatric surgery was the only solution, Dr. Nicholson said that for people with a lower BMI, Nicholson Clinic offers a non-surgical weight loss program at their Dallas bariatric clinic as well as other locations. Dr. Nicholson noted that the weight loss program covers medication, eating habits, exercising and numerous other topics covered in their monthly consultation sessions. Dr. Nicholson said that the gastric balloon would be an effective weight-loss strategy for people with BMI’s between 27-32.

This informative session ended with questions about weight loss surgery and the fact that people with a higher BMI should consider bariatric surgery options in Texas. Dr. Nicholson also added that the Nicholson clinic specializes in finding the right weight-loss solution for each individual person and does not believe in group treatment.

The Nicholson Clinic is one of the country’s top weight-loss surgery providers. The clinic specializes in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revision procedures. The practice takes a patient-first approach to help people achieve their weight-loss goals. To find out more, visit the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery online.

Plano, TX, December 10, 2018 – Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery provides full-service bariatric medical care to weight loss surgery patients including options such as Lap-Band^Ⓡ Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Balloon and Sleeve Gastrectomy, as well as revisional surgery, endoscopic procedures, and hernia and GERD repair. Dr. Roshek and a dedicated team work with patients every step of the way – from making the decision to undergo surgery and choosing the appropriate procedure, to the surgery itself, performed in a state-of-the-art surgery center, and support following the surgery in the form of lifestyle education, counseling, nutritional guidance, peer support, and more. All of the doctors at the clinic are top notch, and in particular, Dr. Thomas Roshek is one of the leading surgeons in the field of surgical weight loss.

Specialties Abound with Dr. Roshek
Not only is Dr. Roshek an excellent surgeon at the Nicholson Clinic in Dallas, but he also specializes in abdominal and groin hernias, gallbladder issues, gastroesophageal reflux challenges, and other illnesses involving the skin and soft tissues. In addition to these specialties, he has written numerous obesity related articles for the well-known Journal of the American Medical Association and has co-authored a book on abdominal wall hernias.

Accolades and Dr. Roshek Go Together
From to 2009 to 2018, Dr. Thomas Roshek has received several awards and recognitions:

One of D Magazine’s “Best Doctors” in Dallas for 2012–2013, 2016.
One of D Magazine’s “Best Doctors” in Collin County for 2013, 2016–2018.
Texas Monthly Super Docs, Texas Rising Stars for 2014 and 2015
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award for 2009
Tufts University School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award

And now, Dr. Roshek has received the recognition of Super Doctors 2018 yet again!
Super Doctors is an identification given by peers and the independent research of MSP Communications. The rigorous selection process involves several steps where a doctor is given kudos by fellow colleagues and has received awards or other recognitions in their chosen field. “I am so honored to have received this recognition from my peers,” says Dr. Roshek. “My focus has always been to provide excellent care for my patients. We do more than just treat weight loss surgery patients; we build relationships and I believe that’s what really sets the Nicholson Clinic apart. With this prestigious title, doctors are considered to be the best in their fields. For Dr. Roshek, this makes the third year he has been given this award. This recognition, says Dr. Roshek, enforces his commitment to the weight loss community in general and specifically his long-standing dedication to his patients.

About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives. The Nicholson Clinic provides a comprehensive range of care that focuses on the whole patient – from weight loss surgery options, physiological support, and nutritional guidance, to physical evaluations, counseling, support groups, and other “life after surgery” programs to help achieve long-term success.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) agree that surgery can improve outcomes for certain diabetes sufferers.

Plano, TX, Nov 5, 2018 – In October 2018, the ADA-EASD organizations jointly released a report making recommendations for controlling hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes patients. The report analyzed 479 current studies on treatment options. The panel found that metabolic surgery can reduce complications from type 2 diabetes, improve blood-sugar regulation and improving long-term life.

“Over the past two decades, numerous advances and innovations have drastically improved outcomes and provided nearly comparable life expectancy for people with diabetes. However, given the complexity of diabetes, without the proper care and support systems, the complications of poor blood glucose control are progressive and can be devastating. We are proud to call for this paradigm shift as the most logical and appropriate next steps in care through this joint consensus report with EASD. The needs of our patients require that we consider the many individual life factors in order to improve quality and length of life for as many people as possible,” said the ADA’s Chief Scientific, Medical and Mission Officer William T. Cefalu, MD in a statement prepared by the ADA.

The ADA found that metabolic surgery, such as partial gastrectomies and bariatric procedures, should be recommended as a way to treat patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of greater than 40 kg/m2 or greater than 37.5 kg/m2 in patients with Asian heritage when hyperglycemia can’t be controlled with exercise and diet and medical treatment. The ADA also recommends metabolic procedures for type 2 diabetes patients who can’t control hyperglycemia with oral or injectable insulin.

After reviewing numerous studies and data, the ADA stated as recently as January 2018 that “metabolic surgery achieves superior glycemic control and reduction of cardiovascular risk factors.” Even when compared to various changes in lifestyle and medical interventions, metabolic surgery showed improvements in complications, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

“The connection between type 2 diabetes and obesity is clear,” says Nicholson. “Taking steps to lose weight safely and effectively can make a very big difference in reducing complications from type 2 diabetes,” says Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery.

Metabolic surgery isn’t for everyone, and will involve surgeries that will require long-term changes to a person’s lifestyle. The ADA findings are not exhaustive and new research every day is helping to guide medical practitioners to provide better treatment and outcomes for type 2 diabetes patients.

“We must also recommit to further research that will help us to continuously refine these recommendations,” Cefalu stated. “With the right care plan and support, our patients can experience full lives with diabetes as we continue to understand the many facets of this sophisticated disease.”

Dr. Nick Nicholson named best doctor by D Magazine

Plano, TX, Oct 08, 2018 – D Magazine has released the October edition with its list of the best doctors in Dallas. On that list is none other than Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery in Texas. Dr. Nicholson has continued to be the top bariatric surgeon, according to D Magazine, for 11 years. “It’s truly an honor to have worked with thousands of bariatric patients over 17 years, and to have received this recognition from my peers,” says Dr. Nicholson.

How did Dr. Nicholson make the list? D Magazine has a rigorous selection process. Choices are made by peer nominations and votes. To make this list, one must have made a significant impact on the community of Dallas, Texas.

What has made Dr. Nicholson become a top bariatric surgeon in Texas? Dr. Nicholson has spent the last 17 years providing multiple advanced bariatric surgery options to patients in Texas. He believes there is not a one size fits all approach to weight loss surgery.

Helping over 15,000 patients reach their weight loss goals have shown Dr. Nicholson’s care and compassion for all his patients. Being a native of Texas, Dr. Nicholson understands his patients and their lifestyles.

D Magazine has recognized Dr. Nicholson’s achievements in the field of bariatric surgery and has made it their mission to help others become informed. They have taken notice of Dr. Nicholson just as the international medical field has.

Dr. Nicholson is recognized as a leader in bariatric surgery in Texas and the U.S. In his off time, Dr. Nicholson can be found teaching others about different bariatric surgery options and helping colleagues implement those procedures into their practices.

Dr. Nicholson along with his handpicked staff at Nicholson Clinic work hard to provide a patient-centered approach that is solely focused on patient success. “This recognition speaks volumes of the high level of trust in the care we provide our patients,” says Dr. Nicholson.

The Nicholson Clinic educates parents on the childhood obesity epidemic.

Plano, TX, Sept. 17, 2018 – September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Through their day-to-day work helping adults lose weight, the Nicholson Clinic takes time to educate parents on the dangers children may face from becoming obese at an early age.

The CDC reports that “about 1 in 5 (19%) children in the United States are obese.” National Childhood Obesity Awareness month allows everyone to learn more about this very serious health condition. While there are no easy fixes for this issue, the parents and their communities can aid children on their path to living a healthier lifestyle.

Childhood obesity is a major public health problem. Obese children are more likely to suffer from a wide range of health issues along with social issues such as bullying and isolation. These can lead to long term issues with things like depression and self-esteem. In addition, being obese as a child can lead to obesity in adulthood, where problems like type 2 diabetes and heart disease become bigger concerns.

The Nicholson Clinic believes that understanding the causes of childhood obesity is how we can change the course for our children. With parents leading the way and making simple lifestyle changes for themselves and their children, great progress can be made. Through things like less screen time, regular physical activity, and incorporating healthier food choices, The Nicholson Clinic believes that the family as a whole can make positive changes thus leading their children on to a longer, healthier life.

The Nicholson Clinic is one of the country’s top weight-loss surgery providers. Specializing in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and revision procedures, the practice takes a patient-first approach to helping people achieve their weight-loss goals. To find out more, visit the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery online.

Living Magazine is a local publication that focuses on lifestyle issues which include food and drink, home and gardening, fitness, health, and beauty.

Plano, TX, Aug. 16, 2018 – After receiving the distinction of Best of McKinney/Allen and Living Magazine’s Best of Three-Eighty North, Dr. Nick Nicholson at Nicholson Clinic has been voted Best Bariatric Surgeon for the Frisco-Plano and Richardson/Murphy areas. Nicholson Clinic is dedicated to weight loss surgery and has been recognized for amazing results in Living Magazine, which delivers health, fitness, and lifestyle content to its readers.

Delivering Quality Service
Readers voted for Nicholson Clinic because of its exceptional service that is patient-based and delivers life-changing results. Dr. Nicholson provides ample patient support services that are both physical and emotional to ensure that all his patients’ needs are met. In an interview with Living Magazine, Dr. Nicholson explained: “I believe in education, in working with my patients in a true partnership, and always showing patents the respect and compassion they deserve.”

Focus on Education
The voters of Living Magazine chose Dr. Nick Nicholson for his approach to treating patients. Not only does Dr. Nicholson focus on bariatric surgery but he also emphasizes the importance of education and dedicates a space on his website to answer any question that a patient might have. He provides comprehensive videos explaining medical procedures including bariatric and abdominal surgeries. The voters of Living Magazine chose Dr. Nick Nicholson for his approach to treating patients.

Importance of Team Members
Not only does Nicholson Clinic have Dr. Nick Nicholson, but also a team of dedicated, board-certified doctors who are willing to work closely with patients. They stress the importance of one-on-one consultations to discuss the procedures they offer in depth. Along with Dr. Brian M. Long and Dr. Thomas Roshek, Nicholson Clinic has a dedicated staff of physician’s assistants, nurses, dietitians, and psychologists. They work with patients to deliver optimal medical services and get real weight loss surgery results.

It is no surprise that Dr. Nick Nicholson has also been voted D Magazine’s Top Bariatric Surgeons for the past ten years!

Dr. Thomas Roshek is nominated as a Super Doctor® for 2018

Plano, TX, July 16, 2018 – Dr. Thomas Roshek from the Nicholson Clinic for weight loss surgery has been chosen for the Texas Super Doctors list for the December 2018 issue of Texas Monthly.

The Super Doctors list is a list of the best doctors from over 40 fields of study, based on the praise from their peers and their achievements in their chosen fields. The nomination process takes peer review, research into professional achievements including awards and leadership positions, and a review of all candidates into account, before making their selections. The final total of nominees is about 5% of the physicians in the area, making this a rigorous process.

Published in Texas Monthly for its 2.3 million readers, Dr. Roshek will be promoted on the Super Doctors website for an entire year, further enhancing both his own reputation and that of the Nicholson Clinic.

Dr. Thomas Roshek is a weight loss surgeon, mostly focusing on obesity, hernias, and gallbladder disorders, among other conditions. He has been nominated the Best Doctor in Dallas and Best Doctor in Collin County by D Magazine, has written several articles in various medical publications, and has been working at the Nicholson Clinic for seven years. In addition, he also mentors students in surgery and is a guest faculty member at the UT Southwestern Medical facility.

Dr. Roshek’s nomination as a Super Doctor only confirms his skill set, his dedication to his patients, and his expertise at weight loss surgery, hernia repair, and weight loss procedures.

An issue of Texas Monthly’s December 2018 issue can be picked up with a subscription to the magazine at their website, and Dr. Roshek’s information can be found on the Nicholson Clinic website.

Tips and benefits for making this health month the best month!

Dallas Texas, June 4, 2018 – According to the CDC, “Women are 100 percent more likely to visit their doctors for annual examinations and preventive services than men.”This means that most men are sicker and often live shorter lives than the women around them. Over the course of a lifetime, men are also more likely to become obese and overweight.

These weight problems can contribute to heart problems, sleep troubles, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and even erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer, but most men do not go to their doctors or caregivers when these problems develop. Even when they do, it is often too late for many conditions.

June is Men’s Health Month, and it is a good time to raise awareness about the kinds of health problems that can be easily prevented in men and boys. It’s also a good time to explore effective treatments and cures for existing health problems. Men are encouraged to go to the doctor for a checkup, and then to make annual visits a priority. At the doctor, men can discuss health questions and problems, and for most obese men it is a prime time to start losing weight as well.

The Nicholson Clinic recommends men come in for an evaluation. They make it easy to make an appointment to get an overview of your health. They can also help with men looking to apply for weight loss surgery. It is often the case that one surgery can fix many of the problems most overweight men face, including heart health, blood pressure, and cholesterol, as well as reducing the likelihood of some cancers and improving sleep and emotional health.

An appointment with the Nicholson Clinic can help men and boys lose weight and give them their confidence back. They have a number of options, some more invasive than others, such as lap band, gastric bypass, and sleeve gastrectomy procedures.
This Men’s Health Month should be a month of not just of wearing blue and raising funds, but also of action for all men to achieve a healthier and happier life.