Trinity Health Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery - Grand Haven

Weight management is a battle that can significantly compromise quality of life. For many, it prohibits the ability to enjoy our community’s natural resources in an active, healthy way. And for some, it is a serious, life-threatening condition that inhibits even the most basic daily functions.

Trinity Health Weight Management and Bariatrics in Grand Haven offers both surgical and non-surgical weight loss options. Our team of Board-certified physicians, coordinators, dietitians, behavioral consultants and exercise physiologists are all here to help you meet your health and weight loss goals.

Surgical Weight Loss

Trinity Health Michigan is a leader in bariatrics, performing hundreds of life changing surgeries across the state. Our team of bariatric experts are with you every step of the way.

Why Choose Bariatric Surgery at Trinity Health Michigan?

• Center of Excellence: Trinity Health Michigan locations are recognized by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery for their quality and favorable clinical outcomes in weight loss surgery.
• Our results: Thanks to bariatric surgery at Trinity Health Michigan, patients live healthier lives. Our patients lose 50% to 70% of excess body weight.
• Team approach: Surgeons work alongside specially trained physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and exercise physiologists to prepare you physically and mentally for your procedure.
• Minimally-invasive weight loss surgery: Our experts use sophisticated techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, to carry out procedures through small incisions.
• Education and support: We help you feel informed and supported through all stages of your weight loss journey, including after surgery as you adjust to new lifestyle habits.

Meet Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Eric Krebill

Dr. Krebill is a Medical Director and Bariatric Surgeon at Trinity Health Grand Rapids and Trinity Health Grand Haven. After obtaining his undergraduate and Doctor of Medicine degrees at the University of Iowa, he completed his training with the Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners-Michigan State University General Surgery Residency.

Dr. Krebill performs surgeries at both Trinity Health Grand Haven and Grand Rapids.

Learn More About Dr. Krebill

Non-Surgical Weight Loss

Medical Weight Management

Medical Weight Management is a non-surgical, medically supervised treatment program that helps patients lose weight safely and maintain their weight loss.

We offer three comprehensive weight loss programs, all of which can be personalized to you and your lifestyle. We can also help with prescribing weight loss medications and medication management overseen by our Medical Director.

We can help you determine which program is best for you based on your current health and weight loss goals at an initial consultation. Each program requires weekly in-person class attendance.

Meet Dr. Jennifer Sandy, Medical Director of Medical Weight Loss

Dr. Jennifer Sandy is the Medical Director for Trinity Health Grand Haven’s Medical Weight Management program. She is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine.

Dr. Sandy received her Medical Degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Metro Hospital.

Dietitians

Personalized nutrition therapy can help you reach your health goals and improve your quality of life. By working with a Trinity Health Dietitian, you’ll receive a health plan tailored to help you achieve and maintain optimal health.

Dietitians can help with variety of health conditions, including weight concerns and management. Visits are covered by most insurances.

Starting with a non-surgical weight loss option begins with a phone call. Call our office at 616-847-5489. No referral is necessary.

Patient Forms:

Patient Information form (170 KB pdf)
History and Physical form (430 KB pdf)
Clinic Form Weekly Assessment (305 KB pdf)
Bariatric Surgery Insurance Verification (174 KB pdf)