Obesity and Celiac Sprue

Information on Obesity

• Center for Weight and Eating Disorders
• Penn Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program

The Gastroenterology Division works in collaboration with the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.  We do offer GI evaluations for all patients undergoing weight loss surgery. 

Information on Celiac Sprue

• Celiac Disease - Sprue
• Celiac Sprue - Foods to Avoid.

If you would like an evaluation for Celiac Disease, please contact Dr. Octavia Pickett-Blakely.

Patient Support Groups

Celiac Disease Foundation
Internet site: www.celiac.org

Celiac Sprue Association
Internet site: www.csaceliacs.org

Gluten Intolerance Group
Internet site: www.gluten.net
Email: CustomerService@gluten.net 

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Internet site: www.digestive.niddk.nih.gove/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index/htm
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov