Areas of Specialty
Medical Obesity Management
Medical Obesity Management
Medical Obesity Management
We are focused on providing the most up to date, evidence-based care for patients with obesity. We need to shift how we view obesity, it is a chronic disease that requires treatment.
There is no "magic pill" for obesity, but within a multidisciplinary, long-term program, medication has been shown to be quite effective.
Nutrition
Medical Obesity Management
Medical Obesity Management
Learning and implementing positive lifestyle choices is key in how we manage our patients.
Ensuring the proper mix of carbohydrates, protein and fats is vital.
We also ensure your body's micronutrients are assessed and addressed
Behavioural Medicine
Medical Obesity Management
Behavioural Medicine
Assessing and treating underlying obesity related mood and behavioral disorders is important in maintaining long-term obesity management.
Bariatric Surgery
Medical Obesity Management
Behavioural Medicine
While we are not a surgical clinic, having surgical experts in the field looking after your care is invaluable.
MEET AOC FOUNDERS
Dr. Richdeep Gill
Dr. Joseph Solomon
Dr. Joseph Solomon
Dr. Gill completed both his medical degree and General Surgery residency at the University of Alberta. During his residency Dr. GIll pursued his research interests in surgical frontiers and was awarded a PhD in Experimental Surgery. He went on to complete subspecialty training in Bariatric Surgery before joining the Calgary Adult Baria
Dr. Gill completed both his medical degree and General Surgery residency at the University of Alberta. During his residency Dr. GIll pursued his research interests in surgical frontiers and was awarded a PhD in Experimental Surgery. He went on to complete subspecialty training in Bariatric Surgery before joining the Calgary Adult Bariatric Surgery Clinic.
Dr. Gill holds an academic appointment at the University of Calgary. Dr. Gill's surgical career focuses on the improvement of obesity related co-morbidities and optimizing outcomes for bariatric patients
Dr. Joseph Solomon
Dr. Joseph Solomon
Dr. Joseph Solomon
Dr. Solomon completed his medical school training at the University of Calgary. Following this he pursued a residency program in family medicine also at U of C.
Dr. Solomon has a range of research in the area of surgical oncology and cell biology, and holds an academic appointment with the University of Calgary where he teaches medical res
Dr. Solomon completed his medical school training at the University of Calgary. Following this he pursued a residency program in family medicine also at U of C.
Dr. Solomon has a range of research in the area of surgical oncology and cell biology, and holds an academic appointment with the University of Calgary where he teaches medical residents at the Cumming School of Medicine.
Dr. Solomon has a passion for mental health, fitness, and weight management which he integrates into his primary care practice and AOC.
Dr. Noah Switzer
Dr. Joseph Solomon
Dr. Noah Switzer
Dr. Switzer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta and practices as a Bariatric Surgeon in Edmonton. He graduated from medical school and general surgery at U of A as well, After residency, he obtained his bariatric surgery fellowship at the Ohio State University. He also obtained his Master of Public Health focusing on ob
Dr. Switzer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta and practices as a Bariatric Surgeon in Edmonton. He graduated from medical school and general surgery at U of A as well, After residency, he obtained his bariatric surgery fellowship at the Ohio State University. He also obtained his Master of Public Health focusing on obesity from Harvard University.
Dr. Switzer sits on numerous obesity surgery committees and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and presents research annually at multiple international meetings.