Welcome to the Bariatric Centre of Excellence (BCoE) at London Health Sciences Centre. We are proud to offer two streams of care, better supporting a greater range of patient needs. 

• Bariatric Surgery Program
• Bariatric Medical Program

Referral Information

Both the Bariatric Surgery and Bariatric Medicine Programs at LHSC require patient referral via the Ontario Bariatric Network.

• Referral process and criteria

Our Leadership Team  

• Dr. Chris Schlachta - Medical Director, Bariatric Centre of Excellence and Metabolic Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Director 
• Dr. Jaclyn Ernst - Medical Lead, Medical Program
• Dr. Tayyab Khan - Medical Lead, Medical Program
• Katrina Mackey - Manager, Bariatric Centre of Excellence
• Celia Dann - MBSAQIP Manager 
• Joseph Gajasan - Program Director, Bariatric Centre of Excellence