Apples & Pears Bariatrics is a bariatric and metabolic medicine brand led by Dr. Carmen Calleja. It focuses on weight care, clinical nutrition, culinary medicine, obesity education and long-term metabolic health.

No. We care for both surgical and non-surgical patients.

Whether you're considering bariatric surgery, preparing for surgery, recovering after surgery, or exploring medical weight management without surgery, our team creates an individualized plan based on your health goals and medical needs.

Bariatric medicine is the medical specialty focused on preventing, treating, and managing obesity and related health conditions such as:

· Type 2 diabetes
· High blood pressure
· High cholesterol
· Sleep apnea
· Fatty liver disease
· Metabolic syndrome

Rather than focusing only on weight, bariatric medicine helps improve overall metabolic health through evidence-based treatments, nutrition, physical activity, behavioral support, and when appropriate, medications or surgery.

Yes.

Nutrition is one of the foundations of long-term success. We provide individualized nutrition counseling that helps patients:

• Build sustainable eating habits
• Improve metabolic health
• Prepare for bariatric surgery
• Recover safely after surgery
• Maintain healthy weight loss over time
  

Every nutrition plan is personalized—there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

It's much more than a weight loss program.

Our approach focuses on improving your overall health through personalized medical care, nutrition, education, and long-term lifestyle support.

While healthy weight reduction is often one goal, we also work to improve conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and other obesity-related health concerns.

Yes.

Many of our educational articles, recipes, wellness tips, and healthy lifestyle resources are available for anyone interested in learning more about nutrition, metabolic health, and obesity care.

Some services, treatment plans, and nutritional recommendations may require a medical consultation to ensure they are appropriate for your specific health needs.