"We look forward to supporting the ASMBS Foundation and helping patients increase their knowledge, overcome their fears and take more control over their life and health with bariatric surgery," said George Kramb, CEO, PatientPartner, a San Diego, CA-based company. "Working with foundations like the ASMBS Foundation is a huge step for us in continuing to support the patient community and we couldn't be more excited for what is next."
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About PatientPartner
PatientPartner is a platform that helps patients navigate their surgical journey. It turns the daunting surgical process into a positive and comforting experience by connecting patients through relatable experiences. PatientPartner offers the first platform that connects pre-surgical patients directly with fully recovered patients who went through the same surgery, often with the same surgeon. This platform is designed to assist surgeons, hospitals, and device companies in building a long-term referral network of patients by creating a one-of-a-kind patient experience. This peer-to-peer patient advocacy platform gives users the opportunity to learn from real experiences and helps empower patients to achieve more successful outcomes through connectivity. For more information, visit http://www.
About ASMBS Foundation
The mission of the ASMBS Foundation is to raise funds for conducting research and education, increasing public and scientific awareness and understanding, and improving access to quality care and treatment of obesity and severe obesity. The ASMBS Foundation shares the vision of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) to improve the public health and well-being by lessening the burden of the disease of obesity and related diseases throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.