Emory Johns Creek Hospital (COE) Hospital

Unparalled attention to our patient's comfort and dignity combined with our steadfast commitment to clinical excellence have made us the center of choice for many patients in the southeastern United States.

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:

· Surgical options including laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, Lap-Band, malabsorptive and revisional procedures
· Registered Dieticians for nutritional counseling
· Psychologists for ongoing aftercare and counseling services
· Weight loss seminars and support groups.
· Exercise programs
· Financial counseling and insurance pre-certification

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 oversized gowns for patients.