title: Bariatric society is here to help.
abstract: Most primary care physicians do not have the time, knowledge, or training to assist their obese patients with weight loss. I would like to suggest that physicians refer their patients to a medical bariatric physician in order to properly address obesity and its related comorbidities.
authors.forename: Larry A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Richardson
mesh_terms: D052938:Bariatric Medicine; D003376:Counseling; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012017:Referral and Consultation