WellStar Bariatrics: Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions in Georgia

Dedicated to long-term weight loss solutions, the award-winning WellStar Bariatrics program offers both surgical and non-surgical options at the WellStar Kennestone Hospital Bariatric Surgery Center, a designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Advanced surgical expertise, leading-edge techniques and compassionate, patient-centered care define WellStar’s program. A multidisciplinary team of weight-loss-specialized professionals walks with patients through their entire weight loss journey — from a thorough pre-operative evaluation, to the day of surgery and throughout our extensive post-operative and lifelong follow-up schedule. WellStar empowers patients to achieve longer, healthier lives through sustained personal weight loss, reducing the risks of death and serious health issues such as diabetes, heart disease

Bariatric Surgeries Offered

WellStar Bariatrics offers several minimally-invasive weight loss surgeries, that are tailored to your individual health goals. :

• Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (RNY

• Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch (SADI)

• Gastric Sleeve

• LAP-BAND Correction and Removal

• Revisional Bariatric Surgery

These procedures utilize robotic surgery, which offers better precision and quicker recovery time for safer results.

Other Services & Facilities

WellStar Bariatrics offers more than weight loss surgery includes:

• GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

• Gallbladder Surgery

• Incisional Hernia

• Hiatal Hernia

Staff or Team

The WellStar Bariatrics team, detailed on their team page, includes board-certified surgeons:

• Dr. Jean-Pierre Fritz: Leads with exceptional expertise at Kennestone Hospital.

• Dr. Suraj Menachery: Specializes in minimally invasive techniques.

• Dr. Caroline Hall: Provides compassionate surgical care.

• Dr. John Major: Focuses on patient-centered outcomes.

• Dr. Renee Hilton: Skilled in complex bariatric procedures.

• Dr. Aaron Bolduc: Offers advanced surgical solutions.

• Dr. Jaine McKenzie: Supports tailored weight loss plans.

Location & Contact Details

WellStar Bariatrics operates out of several locations around the state of Georgia to offer patients convenient access to their services:

• Marietta: 55 Whitcher Street Suite 410, Marietta, GA 30060, (770) 919-7050

• Austell: (770) 944-7818

• Smyrna: (470) 956-4200

• LaGrange: (706) 803-7578

• Augusta: (706) 721-4686

Pricing

The cost of bariatric surgeries is dependent on the procedure and the needs of the patient, as well as insurance coverage. WellStar is proud to accept most insurance plans, and our staff will assist in helping patients navigate the process of getting their surgery approved. For those who are self-pay, or for more accurate quotes, it is recommended to contact the center directly.