We have served a large number of patients, many of them Duodenal Switch and Sleeve Gastrectomy patients, from all over the United States and from several other countries here at the Advanced Obesity Surgery Center. Patients report choosing services through our program based on our expertise, our quality and our record of safety in the performance of laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

Dr. Smith is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, and is especially known for the hand-sewn technique of the Duodeno-Ileostomy of the Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch prodcedure. He is also widely respected for high standards and a commitment to quality not only in the performance of bariatric surgery but in the aftercare of bariatric surgery, which is so vital for successful outcomes and results.

WellStar Kennestone Hospital is consistently ranked in the "Top 100 Hospitals" in the U.S., and is located just two blocks from our office.

Our program has been designated a Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery and the Surgical Review Corporation.

Coming to Atlanta is easy, with one of the largest airports in the world in Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, just outside of Atlanta. Our office is just 34 miles north of the Airport, in the Northwest suburbs of Atlanta. It is very convenient to I-75, with many hotels, restaurants, shopping and attractions nearby.

Having Your Bariatric Surgery In Marietta, Georgia

For patients coming from outside of Georgia, we offer:

• Easy Travel: Marietta, Georgia is a suburb of Atlanta, and is easy to travel to, with the multitude of flights that utilize Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta.
• One-Visit Surgery - As described on our Process page.
• A multitiude of bariatric-friendly hotels in the immediate area with reclining chairs, suites, extended-stay rates, etc.
• Great shopping, restaurants, theaters, and malls in close proximity.
• The quality of a Certified Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery.
• Area attractions that include:
  • Six Flags over Georgia-- The full-blown adventure park experience.
  • The Georgia Aquarium-- Brand new, and the largest in the world!
  • White Water Park-- Here in Marietta, billed as "the South's largest water theme park"!
  • Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park-- A Civil War Battlefield.
  • Stone Mountain Park-- A theme park centered around a huge rock coming out of the Earth.
  • American Adventures Park-- Here in Marietta, a great family theme park.
  • Calloway Gardens-- About an hour southwest of Atlanta, but a stunning 13,000 acre garden, beautiful in every season.

Hotels In The Area

There are a multitude of hotels in the area that serve our patients have used and that have been favorably recommended by our patients. Click the button below for a list of bariatric-friendly hotels in our area.

Click Here for a List of Bariatric-Friendly Hotels in Our Area!

Where Our Patients Have Come From

We have had the honor of treating patients from states including:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia
• Washington

You may call or email our office for more information about our program and travel to Atlanta for bariatric surgery.

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