Award-winning bariatric and general surgery in Johns Creek, GA — just 1.5 to 2 hours from East Alabama via I-20 East. Expert care worth the drive.
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Patients from East Alabama and the I-20 corridor have been making the drive to Atlanta General and Bariatric Surgery Center for over a decade — and for good reason. As the first and only comprehensive outpatient surgery center of its kind in Johns Creek, GA, we offer a level of specialized bariatric surgery and general surgery care that is difficult to find locally. Our board-certified surgeons are MBSA and AAAHC accredited, our facility has been recognized as a Best of Georgia winner in 2024 and 2025, and our 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio ensures every patient receives attentive, personalized care from first consultation through full recovery.
For patients in the Anniston, Oxford, Talladega, and East Alabama I-20 corridor area, our Johns Creek surgery center is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours east on I-20. We have extensive experience caring for out-of-town patients and make the process as seamless as possible, from insurance verification and pre-operative preparation to post-operative follow-up and travel planning resources. Visit our Out-of-Town Patients page for hotel recommendations, directions, and everything else you need to plan your visit.
We accept most major insurance plans and offer self-pay options at competitive rates. Request an appointment today.
Hours:
Mon08:00 am - 04:30 pm
Tue08:00 am - 04:30 pm
Wed08:00 am - 04:30 pm
Thu08:00 am - 04:30 pm
Fri08:00 am - 04:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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For many East Alabama patients, the answer is yes. Atlanta General and Bariatric Surgery Center offers a level of specialized, accredited bariatric care that can be difficult to access locally. We are MBSA and AAAHC-accredited, maintain a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, and have been recognized as a Best of Georgia winner in 2024 and 2025. As a free-standing outpatient surgery center, our costs are also often significantly lower than hospital-based care. For patients in the Anniston, Oxford, and East Alabama I-20 corridor area, our Johns Creek facility is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours east on I-20.
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans, including those held by Alabama residents, and our team will help verify your coverage before your consultation. Self-pay patients benefit from competitive rates and CareCredit financing. Visit our insurance and financing page or call our office for more information.
We have extensive experience caring for patients who travel for surgery. Our Out-of-Town Patients page includes hotel recommendations near our Johns Creek facility, driving directions from multiple starting points, and guidance on planning your visit. Our team is also available by phone to answer any logistical questions and help make your trip as smooth as possible.
Call our office at (678) 691-6257 or request an appointment online. Our team will walk you through insurance verification, candidacy evaluation, and scheduling. We welcome patients from across the Southeast and look forward to helping you take the first step toward lasting, life-changing results.