Best Bariatric Surgeons in Atlanta, Georgia

Dr. Charles R. Finley, MD

Board Certified general surgeon Rick Finley, MD, is among Atlanta’s most skilled minimally invasive surgeons. Dr. Charles R. Finley done his schooling from Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA and fellowship from Emory College, Atlanta GA.

Dr. William H. Johnson, MD

Dr. Johnson is certified through the National Board of Medical Examiners and is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is recognized as a Center of Excellence surgeon by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Dr. William H. Johnson did his schooling from Medical University of South Carolina and fellowship from Duke University in advanced laparoscopy and bariatric surgery and was on staff at Duke University Hospital.

Dr. Srinivasa Gorjala, MD

Dr. Gorjala has brought various surgical innovations to the Northside Hospital network, such as advances in thyroid and parathyroid surgery including intra-operative parathyroid localization and assays. He has also brought a multi-disciplinary approach and a complete 360 care model to bariatric surgery. Dr. Srinivasa Gorjala done his schooling from New Jersey Medical School and fellowship from Medical College of Georgia and started practice in 1997.

Dr. Michael Williams, MD

Dr. Williams, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 18 years of experience. He is an expert in Minimally Invasive Surgery techniques and in surgical therapy for morbid obesity. He is highly-skilled in surgeries related to Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Weight Loss Surgeries and Laparoscopic Surgeries. Dr. Michael Williams graduate from the University of Maryland where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine.

Dr. Titus Duncun, MD

Dr. Duncan has published extensively in the field of minimally invasive weight loss and general surgery. He is regarded as a pioneer in the field and has taught and lectured extensively around the world about minimally invasive and bariatric surgical techniques. He is Director of a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Fellowship specializing in training other surgeons to perform these delicate procedures. Dr. Titus Duncan done his fellowship from Emory University Hospital Midtown and Southern Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Amir Aryaie, MD

Dr. Aryaie, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with 4 years of experience. His area of specialty is – Robotic Surgery Laparoscopic Surgery, and Minimally Invasive Anti Reflux Surgeries including Hiatal Hernia Repair, TIF, LINX, and Nissen Fundoplication. He is highly skilled in the latest. Dr. Aryaie received his undergraduate degree from University of Georgia, then He attended Ross University School of Medicine, where he graduated in the top 5 percent of his class. He completed his residency at The Jewish Hospital an affiliate of University of Cincinnati.

Dr. Christopher J. Hart, MD

Dr. Hart has been named one of America’s Top Surgeons by the Consumers Research Council of America and was chosen by his peers as one of Atlanta’s Top Doctors. He has taught courses on the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management of bariatric patients, as well as taught and proctored other surgeons on new techniques in weight loss surgery. Dr. Hart received his medical degree from University of Alabama School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Dr. Robert Richard, MD

Dr. Richard, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 21 years of experience who has performed bariatric surgical procedures for more than 10 years. He is an expert in Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery) and particularly in Gastric Bypass surgery. Dr. Robert Richard completed his education at the Harvard Medical School, as well as a fellowship at Cornell University.

Dr. Charles Procter Jr, MD

Dr. Procter Jr , MD, is a board-certified general surgeon, who is a specialist in Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery. He has more than 18 years of surgical experience. He is keenly interested in robotic-assisted repair of complex hernias and abdominal wall. Dr. Charles Procter Jr graduated from Medical College Of Georgia Health Science University medical school in 2002. and did his internship from University Of Kentucky.

Dr. A. Christopher Ibikunle, MD

Dr. Chris is the CEO of Ideal Body Institute and its subsidiaries, the premier Same-Day Surgery center in Georgia. He is an Augusta University Professor of Surgery who specializes in all aspects of General and Bariatric Surgery, including acid reflux, weight loss, gallbladder, hernia repair, and cancer care. He is a leader in his field and at the forefront of technology, committed to providing high-quality, personalized and compassionate care to patients every day. As a testament to his hard work and dedication, Dr Chris has received numerous prestigious awards and distinctions such as SBDC Business Development and Innovation Award, Best of Gwinnett. Dr. Chris Ibikunle did his schooling from Kazakh-Russian Medical University and fellowship from American College Of Surgeons.

Dr. Donald A. Maynard, MD

Dr. Maynard, MD, FACS, is a specialist in General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, and Comprehensive Wound Care. He is an expert in Biliopancreatic Diversion and Obesity/weight loss surgeries – BPD w/ Duodenal Switch, Laparoscopic BPD w/ Duodenal Switch, and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Donald A. Maynard did his schooling from Meharry Medical College- School of Medicine and graduate from University of South Florida.