If you've been struggling to lose weight despite genuine effort — trying diet after diet, working with trainers, or following medically supervised programs — you are not alone, and it is not a failure of willpower. Obesity is a complex medical condition with biological, genetic, and environmental components, and for many people, bariatric surgery is the most effective tool available for achieving significant, lasting weight loss. The first step is determining whether you are a candidate.
At Atlanta General and Bariatric Surgery Center, our board-certified bariatric surgeons will work with you one-on-one to evaluate your eligibility and help you understand which weight loss surgery options may be the right fit for your health profile, your goals, and your life. We have been helping patients in the Atlanta area transform their health since 2013, and we are here to guide you with honesty, compassion, and expertise at every step.
Use our BMI calculator below to get started, then request a consultation with our team to take the next step.
Bariatric surgery is designed for patients who have not been able to achieve meaningful, lasting weight loss through non-surgical means and who meet certain clinical criteria. You may be a candidate if one or more of the following apply to you:
Meeting the basic criteria is an important starting point, but it is not the whole picture. Beyond BMI and health conditions, strong candidates for bariatric surgery also tend to share a few important qualities:
The right bariatric procedure depends on your individual health profile, BMI, obesity-related conditions, and personal preferences. Our team offers four weight loss surgery options, each with distinct advantages depending on the patient. Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most commonly performed and effective procedures, permanently reducing the stomach's size and hunger hormone levels. Gastric bypass combines restriction with malabsorption and is particularly effective for patients managing severe type 2 diabetes. Lap-Band® surgery is an adjustable, reversible option that requires no permanent changes to the stomach or intestines. And the intra-gastric balloon is a non-surgical, temporary option for patients who are not yet candidates for surgery. Our surgeons will review all of these options with you during your consultation and help you identify the best fit.
Many major insurance plans do cover bariatric surgery when clinical candidacy criteria are met, though coverage varies by plan and provider. Atlanta General and Bariatric Surgery Center accepts most major insurance plans, and our team will help verify your benefits and walk you through what your plan covers before you move forward. For patients who are self-paying, we offer competitive rates and recently reduced our self-pay pricing to make surgical care more accessible. We encourage you to contact our office with any questions about cost or coverage — we'd rather have that conversation early so there are no surprises down the road.
Once you request a consultation with Atlanta General and Bariatric Surgery Center, a member of our team will reach out to gather some basic information and schedule your appointment. During your initial consultation, you will meet with one of our board-certified bariatric surgeons to review your health history, discuss your weight loss goals, and determine whether surgery is the right option for you. If you are a candidate, your surgeon will explain your procedure options and walk you through the next steps, including any pre-operative evaluations, insurance verification, and scheduling. Our team is with you at every stage of the process, and we are committed to making sure you feel informed and confident before moving forward.
Getting started is straightforward. Use our BMI calculator to check your BMI, then call our office at (678) 691-6257 or request an appointment online to schedule a consultation with our bariatric surgery team. We serve patients throughout Metro Atlanta and welcome those traveling from Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, and beyond. We look forward to helping you take the first step toward a healthier, fuller life.