Weight Center
Weight Management • Dartmouth, MA • Since 1893
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
- The Weight Center at Dartmouth Health (Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - DHMC) is part of Dartmouth Health, serving northern New England. - DHMC is an academic medical center in Lebanon, NH, affiliated with Geisel School of Medicine. It offers primary, specialty, and subspecialty care, plus education and research. - The Weight Center is highlighted in recent news as Minda Gowarty, MD, from the Dartmouth Health Weight Center, was named 2026 ABOM Candidate of the Year, indicating active leadership and recognition within the center. - Key context: DHMC is NH’s only Level I Trauma Center and a major tertiary-care referral site with extensive programs across medicine and surgery, including obesity medicine.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Not published.
Languages Spoken
Current Offers
New patient welcome or onboarding
FAQs
Who is eligible for treatment at the Weight Center?
Adults, teens, and children with obesity or related weight concerns; not appropriate for cosmetic weight loss alone.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- ObesityHelp (Bariatric Center specific): 5 out of 5 (38)
- Birdeye (Hospital-wide): 3.3 out of 5 (737)
- Yelp (Hospital-wide): 2.1 out of 5 (160)
Patients praise
- Patients have reported successful outcomes and high satisfaction with specific surgeons and providers
- Comprehensive, thorough, and well-educated approach to weight management and bariatric care
- Supportive staff and programs for long-term health goals
- Effective coordination of care across the broader hospital program
Common complaints
- Administrative issues such as appointment cancellations and long wait times
- Challenges with communication and reaching staff prior to and after procedures
- Some concerns regarding bedside manner or perceived lack of attention to specific patient needs
- General hospital-wide complaints regarding staffing levels and pain management
"They don't let you just jump in and get the surgery, they work with you to make sure you are well educated and prepared for what this really changes in your life."
- Patient review on ObesityHelp"I do feel that having the connection with Dr. Finn through the Weight Center has helped me to be successful... I feel I'm supported. I feel I have someone I trust."
- Patient story on Dartmouth Health website"They cancel appointments you have to book out months in advance and give no notice. They just hope you dont see and then their administrative side will hang up on you, belittle you, and ignore your concerns."
- Patient review on BirdeyeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Weight Center | DHMC and Clinics - Aug 8, 2025
- Weight Center Treatments and Services | DHMC and Clinics - Aug 8, 2025
- Weight Center Appointments and Referrals | DHMC and Clinics - Aug 7, 2025
- What to Expect as a Patient at the Weight Center - Aug 11, 2025
- Weight Center Research and Clinical Trials - Aug 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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