Dr. Wade Barker is a renown bariatric surgeon in the Dallas area. LevelTen approached his practice offering a chance to receive web-generated qualified leads from a supplemental site, special directory listing, and strategic online marketing effort. This release briefly covers the types of bariatric, or weight loss, surgery Dr. Barker's practice provides as well as conveys the success LevelTen has had in bringing awareness to potential patients in need via the Internet.
(PRWeb) January 25, 2007 -- Lap-band® surgeon Dr. Wade Barker, of Dallas-based bariatric surgery center Moto Medical, launched their newly-created auxiliary website to function with a strategic online marketing lead-generation system in November 2006, and have been receiving daily calls, traced email inquires, and web-based requests for appointments ever since.Obesity affects the health of millions of Americans today; 64.5 percent of adults, around 127 million, are considered being overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese takes a toll on your health, your activity level, and your overall quality of life. Even with hard work and sacrifice, some of these overweight and morbidly obese individuals find themselves unable to reach a healthy weight through traditional diet and exercise. However, there are options to those seeking a healthy bodyweight and a chance at a longer life span.
Brief History* on Lap-Band®
The first gastric band was patented in 1985 by Obtech Medical of Sweden (now owned by J&J/Ethicon) and is known as the Swedish Adjustable Gastric Band (SAGB). During LAP-BAND surgery, a silastic (silicon and plastic) band is wrapped around the upper part of the stomach to create a small stomach pouch. The procedure is usually performed laparoscopically, commonly referred to as "LAP-BAND." Food passes through the outlet slowly, which limits the amount a person can eat, reduces appetite, and slows digestion.
Having a website previously, Dr. Barker was approached by LevelTen with the intentions of not only improving his practice's web presence, but to assist in reaching out to those afflicted individuals seeking a remedy to his/her weight issues through a strategic online marketing campaign. Individuals researching different types of options have found Dr. Barker's new site and have submitted his/her questions, as well as heartaches, though an online contact form.
"We have seen some moving and heartbreaking stories through our marketing efforts so far. It feels good to know we are getting the message out there to people in need," said Neil Lemons, Internet Marketing Specialist for LevelTen.
Using their current marketing message as well as adding a compassionate and personal slant by recommending a personal letter by Dr. Barker and using his image for the homepage, LevelTen has created an informative and inviting website that has been sending qualified prospects researching lap-band®, and other weight loss procedure options, online to Dr. Barker's bariatric surgery center since November.
With organic search engine optimization, pay-per-click campaigns, ongoing linking campaigns, and inclusion within a special directory, Dr. Barker's new website has received noticeable placement and qualified traffic increases within Google in only a short period of time.
About Dr. Barker Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Wade Barker is an experienced bariatric surgeon who has helped over 1100 patients in Dallas and across Texas overcome morbid obesity and adopt new, healthier lifestyles. He and his staff pride themselves on providing individualized attention to every patient who enters their office by offering an initial free consultation. For more information visit www.WBarkerMD.com
About LevelTen Design
LevelTen Design is a full service e-media agency headquartered in Dallas, Texas, offering web consulting, design, technical development, and multi-channel online marketing. LevelTen Design is one of the top five most visited e-media agencies in the world. For more information, or to see their online portfolio, visit www.leveltendesign.com.
* Lap-Band® history derived from Wikipedia.
Press Contact: NEIL LEMONS
Company Name: Moto Medical
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Phone: 214-887-8586
Website: http://www..Wbarkermd.com
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