Northside Hospital of Atlanta Bariatric Center

Dr Johnson is a great and pleasant surgeon. I definitely would recommend him for your surgery.

What a wonderful experience, he was attentive to all of my question and spent plenty of time with me. Susie was also a lifesaver and helped with my insurance company and answered my numerous questions along the way. I would highly recommend Atlanta Bariatrics to everyone!

When I decided to have the RnY WLS I asked for surgeon recommendation from the friends I knew that had the surgery before. I went to two seminars. The first one was in Decatur, very crowded and affliated with Dekalb Medical Center. The second was at Northside/Forsyth with Dr. Johnson. The seminars were the same and everyone loves their doctor. So in the end, my decision was ultimately determined by the staff and the facility. Dr. Johnsons's staff and Northside Hospital are far superior to the other options.

The best recommendation I can give Dr. Johnson comes from the result. My surgery went wonderfully and I have not had any complications. The only way I can tell I've had surgery at all is from the weight loss and my body's reaction to sugar! I highly recommend Dr. Johnson.

I first met Dr. Johnson at an informational seminal on 9/26/11. I also met nurse Paula and Patient Advocate Susie that night. I had been thinking about having this surgery for years, but kept on telling myself that I could lose the weight on my own: big denial. Although Dr. Johnson does look very young, I read reviews and listened to others who were at the seminar who had surgery done by him, and gave him glowing reviews. I then scheduled a first office visit with Dr. Johnson and he was very down to earth and point-blank about the relationship between health and weight. I decided that I had nothing to lose except weight, and actually had surgery a couple of days ago on 12/05/11. Although Dr. Johnson is in high demand a busy surgeon, he provided one-on-one time to address any concerns I had, any fears, and called me after surgery after I felt something may not have been right at home. I would recommend Dr. Johnson to anyone that wants a Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Hart is a wonderful surgeon - the BEST! My surgery date was July 27, 2011 (Gastric Bypass). I was nervous, but the staff at Atlanta Bariatrics helped me through each step. Dr. Hart has a wonderful reputation for being the best at what he does! I knew he was the surgeon to perform my weight loss surgery. You will not find a more dedicated, professional staff! I have lost 50 pounds (11 weeks post-op). I still have much more to lose, but I know Dr. Hart's team will be with me, to support me, through this journey! "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!" Eventhough I am not "skinny" I love this saying! It just took me a while to realize it! Tricia Giles (Buford, Ga)

Selecting Dr. Williams as my bariatric surgeon was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Dr. Williams (and staff) has held my hand the entire time, answering all my questions and providing encouragement as I adjust to my new lifestyle. He and his staff are extremely accessible and take the time to make you feel like an individual rather than a number. Janet, the on-staff nurse, has been my voice of reason over the last 9 months and often calls to check up on me. I am 9 months post-op and have lost 115 lbs. I've gone from a size 22 to a size 10, reducing and/or eliminating medications as I go. Each time I see Dr. Williams and members of his practice they cheer me on and make me feel even better about the decision I was already overjoyed about!

Stephanie S.
Loganville,GA

I'm a nurse & wanted to find a great Dr. & I did.He & his staff are great.The surgery & recovery went well ,but I feel that was all do to with Dr. Williams.He's a top notch Dr.

My Husband and I both had RNY Bypass surgery with Dr. Hart (10/20/10 & 11/10/10). We felt Dr. Hart and his staff gave us excellent care. They helped us through the process with insurance and any other questions and problems we had. We would recommend him.

Dr. Proctor (Jr.--his father is also a surgeon) is great. He is such a down to earth, positive person. He was very supportive through a surgical complication and I always feel better and more optimistic after seeing him. His practice is great and very holistic, always emphasizing the importance of support and nutrition counseling. Even though they sell some products, they do not push them and had plenty of suggestions for other products that might be less expensive for tighter budgets. Though their rates might be a little higher than some for self-pay patients, it's worth every penny for the quality of care!

I had my re-birthday on May 12, 2011 @ Gwinnett Medical Center in Duluth, GA.

I've been familiar with Dr. Richard and his work for a few years now, and decided to change my life and have gastric bypass... I was so pleased that Dr. Richard started his practice in Gwinnett County where I live, I was ecstatic!

For those who know me, know I am an open and honest and tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear, and found Dr. Richard is a bariatric surgeion that you NEED to hear about.

He is very concerned about your well being, I love that he is very detailed and particular in what he wants from his patients and if you have difficulty achieving that, he and his staff will help you to achieve it.

I've been researching weight loss surgery for some time, read up on surgeons, different views of doctor's and see Dr. Richard is SO all about his patients.
Not that other doctors aren't.. but he expects success and with him by your side you will achieve it.

His staff is phenomenal, and for a whole team to be sincere and awesome.. that is hard to find..
and NO.. I am not paid for this review..
just speaking from my heart.
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While I am home healing, I've been doing a lot of thinking, and considering doing something in my future in bariatrics.. the care I've received made me want to do for others..
you can never get enough support.. thanks Dr. Richard for helping me with my decision.

Respectfully and sincerely,


Miss Kim