Lap Band Surgeons in Tennessee

Weight Loss Surgeons
Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity and its bariatric surgeons have been designated a Center of Excellence in weight loss surgery. Surgeries offered include laparoscopic gastric bypass, Lap-Band, Realize Band, laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic duodenal switch, and revisional surgery.
Gastric Band Institute
The surgeons at The Gastric Band Institute offer the gastric band and gastric sleeve procedures as comprehensive surgical treatments to help obese people lose weight and keep it off. Located in Chattanooga, TN.
Hamilton Weight Management Center
The Hamilton Weight Management Center is a comprehensive treatment center devoted to helping obese people lose weight. Located in Dalton, GA, just 20 minutes south of Chattanooga, TN.
Midsouth Bariatrics
Midsouth Bariatrics, founded by Dr George Woodman, is dedicated to providing our patients with a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to long-term weight loss. Located in Memphis, TN.
New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery
At the New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery we offer a truly individualized care plan. We are a Bariatric Center of Excellence in East Tennessee and are proud to offer more weight loss options than anyone else. Located in Knoxville, TN.
Surgical Group of Johnson City
Our practice is a comprehensive surgical practice dedicated to the care of general surgical and obese patients, including Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable gastric banding (Lap Band) and Sleeve Gasterectomy. Located in Johnson City, TN.
Weight Loss Surgeons

Consumer Guide to WLS

Bariatric Surgeon

Bariatric Surgeon Training:

Board-Certification

Choosing a qualified bariatric surgeon may seem a bit overwhelming, but knowing what to look for can help make the decision making process easier. When interviewing a potential bariatric surgeon, it is important to ask about the doctor's level of training and experience.

Legally, any medical doctor can perform an operation of any type, even without specialized training or experience in a particular field of medicine. If you are undergoing bariatric surgery, choose a doctor who is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.

Board-certification by these boards indicates that the doctor has gone through a specialized training program and has met certain standards in the field of surgery. In addition, choose a doctor that has completed a residency or a fellowship in bariatric surgery. A weekend course is not enough training to become a qualified bariatric surgeon.