Addenbrooke's Hospital
Biomedical Research
The Rosie Hospital
Obesity services
At the Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS)
Box: 281
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Hills Road,
Cambridge,
CB2 0QQ
Tel: 01223 348 124
Obesity is defined by an excess of fatty tissue usually defined by the Body Mass Index (BMI) which is calculated by dividing the weight in kg by the square of the height in metres.
Alternatively a waist circumference greater than 103 cm in men and greater than 88 cm in women suggest obesity.
Obesity is when a person is carrying too much body fat for their height and sex.
Patients are referred to the Obesity Clinic for advice and help on managing their weight and its medical complications.
Finding the department
The department is located in the IMS-WDEC (Institute of Metabolic Science - Wolfson Diabetes & Endocrine Clinic) in the Addenbrooke's Treatment Centre.
From the main hospital entrance: turn right into the main concourse. Follow signs towards the Addenbrooke's Treatment Centre and the Rosie Maternity Hospital. Walk straight along the main corridor until you reach the Treatment Centre. The diabetes and endocrinology department is located across the far side of the atrium on the right hand side.
From the Treatment Centre car park: Enter the Treatment Centre through the main entrance which is directly across the road (Keith Day Way) from the car park.
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Contact us:
Tel: 01223 348 124
On other websites:
> Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS)
> Association for the Study of Obesity
Providing non-judgemental support, guidance and advice for overweight people and their families and friends given by real people who either are currently or have previously lived with it on a daily basis so they know what you are going through.
