April 9, 2025 – Delray Medical Center achieves a significant milestone, completing 1000 bariatric surgeries since the program was established in 2015.
The bariatric surgery program is led by Dr. Erica Podolsky, a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon. She has committed her career to helping patients overcome obesity and its associated health challenges. Her expertise encompasses minimally invasive techniques and robotic surgery, ensuring patients receive cutting-edge care tailored to their needs.
“Dr. Podolsky and her team’s dedication to her patients and their expertise in bariatric surgery have made a profound impact on our community,” said Heather Havericak, CEO of Delray Medical Center. “Achieving this milestone is a testament to our collective skill, hard work, and focus on improving lives. We are proud of our team,”
Delray Medical Center has achieved national accreditation as a Comprehensive Center from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), Aetna Bariatric Institute of Quality, Blue Cross Blus Shield Bariatric Blue Distinction Center, United Healthcare Optum Bariatric Center of Excellence, and Cigna Bariatric Center of Excellence, reflecting the hospital’s commitment to delivering safe and high-quality bariatric care.
To qualify for bariatric surgery, you must meet the following criteria:
- BMI of 40 or greater
- BMI of 35 or greater with medically treated co-morbidities (insurance requirements may vary)
- Significant disease related to weight
- Able to give informed consent
- Failure of other measures to lose weight
For more information about bariatric surgery at Delray Medical Center, visit https://www.palmbeachhealthnetwork.com/services/general-surgery-care/bariatric-surgery/delray or call 561-495-3022.
About Delray Medical Center
Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 536-bed acute care hospital, spanning 30 acres, employing over 1,700 employees, 700 physicians, serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years. As both a community hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center Delray Medical Center offers several specialized services including state-of-the art cardiac and vascular facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, and weight-loss surgery.
Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is the only state designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in the county by the State of Florida. Delray Medical Center is also home to Fair Oaks Pavilion, a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit. For more information about our services, visit our website at www.palmbeachhealthnetwork.com.
