Welcome to the Atlanta Bariatric Center at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. The fact that you are here means you or someone you care about is considering weight-loss surgery. This is a life-altering decision, and we believe you should have as much information as possible Our center is a designated ASBS Center of Excellence.

We are experts in the field of weight-loss surgery, having performed over 2000 successful laparoscopic procedures with complication rates well below the national average. The National Institutes of Health recommends that bariatric surgery be performed only at facilities with a multi-disciplinary, comprehensive program. Our center is such a facility and offers the following services at an all-inclusive price:

Make a New Start with the Atlanta Bariatric Center

For those who suffer from morbid obesity, a new life is possible with the Atlanta Bariatric Center. As part of Emory Johns Creek Hospital, the Atlanta Bariatric Center is setting new standards of excellence in providing the highest quality care in Bariatrics.

Skill and Experience You Can Trust

The Atlanta Bariatric Center, only at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, is devoted exclusively to the needs of those suffering from morbid obesity.  Atlanta Bariatric Center is a premiere center for Bariatric surgery in the nation, and our knowledge and expertise are raising the level of quality care and setting a new standard of excellence.

The Center's skilled surgeons are highly qualified specialists experienced in the surgical methods approved for treatment. In addition to extensive training, they receive continuing education in the area of Bariatric surgery. Because their primary focus is morbid obesity, you can be sure that our doctors meet the absolute highest standards of skill level.

Our nurses have received specialized educational training based on rigid criteria established by the American Bariatric Society. They understand how to address the special medical and emotional care needs of morbid obesity patients.

Quality Care Before, During and After

Providing the absolute highest quality care at every step is the primary concern and focus of the Atlanta Bariatric Center treatment program. Designed as a dedicated Bariatric unit, the Center features specialized medical equipment, custom beds and special furniture to meet the needs of our patients. The dedicated Bariatric floor includes a comfortable community room where patients and family members can spend time together. The hospital even provides comfortable bathrobes and oversize gowns for patients.

This special attention doesn't end with your hospital stay. The Center's aftercare plan is among the nation's best. Aftercare activities include exercise classes, support groups, ongoing nutrition counseling, and a continuing education and lecture series.