Bariatrics deals with the medical management of obesity and its allied diseases. The American Bariatric Society is organized to encourage the study, improve the practice, and increase competency in the treatment of obesity and associated conditions. Drs. Barker, Lynch & Hebblewhite are members of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. The practice of Bariatric medicine by physicians relating to the treatments of obesity and associated conditions requires direct doctor-patient contact.