Published on September 04, 2025
Owensboro Health Helps Patients Achieve Healthier Weight, Better Outcomes
Owensboro Health is a leader in weight management care, helping patients achieve long-term weight loss and improve their overall health. The program offers a comprehensive approach that combines medical, surgical and lifestyle support for individuals seeking lasting results.
Weight affects more than appearance. It can impact sleep, energy and serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The care teams at Owensboro Health understand this. They treat the whole person—not just the number on the scale.
“Successful weight loss can lead to dramatic health improvements,” said Dr. Ravi Alapati, board-certified bariatric surgeon at Owensboro Health. “Our goal is to help patients feel better, live longer and regain quality of life.”
Owensboro Health Weight Management provides personalized care, starting with a full medical evaluation. From there, patients receive an individualized plan based on their needs, lifestyle and goals. That plan may include nutrition support, behavioral health counseling, weight loss medication or surgery.
The program recently renewed its accreditation as a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®) Center, a mark of excellence granted by the American College of Surgeons. This national recognition reflects the program’s high standards in patient care, safety and long-term success.
To earn this accreditation, the program had to meet rigorous requirements for staffing, training, facilities and clinical outcomes.
“This means patients can trust the quality of care they’ll receive before, during and after surgery,” said Dr. Alapati.
Accredited programs must undergo an in-depth site visit and data review every three years. Owensboro Health first earned this status in 2021 and was re-accredited in 2024. This continued recognition confirms the system’s commitment to quality care and continuous improvement.
The program is based at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, where patients have access to advanced surgical options, including minimally invasive techniques. But weight loss surgery is just one part of a broader solution. For many, medical weight management and lifestyle coaching are the right fit. Patients don’t need a referral to get started.
The team’s experience and compassion set the program apart. Providers take time to understand each patient’s challenges and goals. They support people at every stage, from early education through follow-up care after surgery.
“This is a lifelong journey. We’re here for the long haul,” Dr. Alapati said.
For those who have struggled with weight and related health issues, Owensboro Health offers real solutions and a fresh start.
To learn more about weight management services or schedule a consultation, visit OwensboroHealth.org/LiveWell.
About Owensboro Health
Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities it serves in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 350 providers at more than 30 locations; four outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a weight management program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.
On average each year, we have more than 19,000 inpatient admissions, deliver 2,000 babies and provide the region’s only Level III NICU. Owensboro Health physicians perform nearly 33,000 surgical procedures, including nearly 150 open-heart surgeries. Our physicians and staff have 90,000 Emergency Department visits and more than 1.25 million outpatient visits annually. Visit our home page for more information.