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Atlanta Bariatric Surgeons: Michael D. Williams, MD, FACS and Brendon Curtis, MD

Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery Institute, P.C

Thank you for visiting our website. If you are overweight and have tried everything imaginable to lose weight through conventional means such as dieting, exercise, behavior therapy, and/or drugs, but have been unsuccessful in your attempts, then weight loss surgery or the endogastric balloon may be right for you. We offer a comprehensive bariatric program with nutritional counseling, exercise program and support groups.

When you visit our office in Atlanta, Georgia, you’ll be surrounded by a patient-centered, compassionate team of bariatric professionals, led by Michael Williams, MD and Brendon Curtis, MD who are dedicated to helping you fight the war against obesity and assisting you on your weight loss journey. Our Metro Atlanta, general & bariatric (weight loss) surgery practice, offers patients a variety of safe and effective, minimally invasive weight loss surgical options that include, Laparoscopic Adjustable Band (LAP BAND), Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch and revision of primary bariatric procedures. Our doctors also perform Robotic Assisted weight loss surgery using the da Vinci Si robot as well as, endoscopic office based weight loss procedures.

Our practice has been designated a "Center of Excellence" by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery. This designation is only awarded to those who meet the highest quality patient care standards in the field of bariatric surgery. We offer a comprehensive bariatric program with nutritional counseling, exercise program and support groups. Your surgery will be performed at an institution that is dedicated to the care of morbid obesity, with oversize beds, furniture, wheelchairs, robes, surgical instruments and operating room table. Patients may have their family or friends stay overnight. We offer discounts for self pay patients.

In addition to bariatric surgery, our doctors also employ minimally invasive techniques to treat morbid obesity, gastro-esophageal reflux, as well as diseases of the colon, small intestine, stomach, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and liver. Dr. Williams also performs single incision robotic surgery using the da Vinci Si robot. Surgery is performed at, Northside Hospital Sandy Springs Campus, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Emory Johns Creek Medical Center and the Atlanta General and Bariatric Surgery Center.

Use our BMI calculator to find out if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery or contact our Atlanta office today to schedule a consultation.

Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them make more informed decisions about their weight and overall health needs. This website is a resource we hope you’ll find both useful and interesting.

We genuinely hope that our website is helpful to you in learning more about our Metro Atlanta, Georgia, bariatric surgery (weight loss) practice, bariatric surgical options and developing a healthy lifestyle.

Please browse through our website and be sure to give us a call @ (770) 500-3660, if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment. If you are scheduling an initial consultation with Dr. Williams or Dr. Curtis, please download and print our Patient Questionnaire which you will need to complete and fax or mail to us, prior to your first appointment. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Wishing you health and happiness,

Dr. Michael Williams, Dr. Brendon Curtis and Staff

Laparoscopic & Endoscopic Surgery Institute, P.C

Michael Williams, MD, FACS, FASMBS & & Brendon Curtis, MD

5755 North Point Parkway; Suite 223 Canton Location: 460 Northside Cherokee Blvd Suite 140

Alpharetta, GA 30022 Canton, GA 30115

Phone:(770) 500-3660 Jasper Location: 49 Gordon Rd Suite 101

Fax:(770) 500-3664 Jasper, GA 30143

Testimonials

I had gastric bypass surgery on March 31 2008 and, not to sound cheesy, but it's one of the BEST decisions I've ever made. I was actually pretty healthy prior to having surgery - minus being about 110 lbs over weight - so, as silly as it may seem, my motivation for the operation was about 80% fashion based and 20% of just plain ole tired of being fat! I've always loved clothes and fashion but I absolutely hated shopping. There were only 2... maybe 3 stores I could find clothes in my size. I wanted to be able to walk into any mall and shop in any and every store in the building.

When people ask me am I happy with the results I can honestly say "Yes!!!". I am now able to do what I wanted to accomplish. My dream was to be a size 12 and I have exceeded my own goal and have maintained my weight for the last 5 months. When you set a personal goal you have to make sure it's just that - personal - because if you base your decision to have this surgery to make someone else happy or if your decision has something to do with an aspect that YOU cannot control, no matter how small you get, you may never be satisfied with the results.

The first few weeks are hard with all the protein shakes, sugar-free this and that, baby sips, chicken broth, dry mouth, and constant worry if you made the right decision. But, it's SOOOO worth it! I PROMISE! I use to have a pair of size 14 jeans hanging on my wall; they were my "motivation" jeans. I had to give them away to Goodwill last year because they were to big - THAT was my "WOW" moment. I encourage you find one for yourself...

Weight prior to surgery: 273
Clothes size: 22
Shoe size: 11
Bra size: 40 C/D

Weight post surgery: 148-151
Clothes size: 6 or 8
Shoe size: 10 or 9 1/2 (amazing!!!)
Bra size: 34 B (not so amazing *sad face*)

My name is Sharon Clark and for 35 years I have struggled with my weight. I've tried so many diets and diet programs, I could write a book on "How to loose weight and not succeed". It would be a comedy.

For the past 6 years I have wanted to have Gastric Bypass surgery but never could. We didn't have insurance and I couldn't afford to pay for it myself.

I started praying the Lord would open the door for me to do this. He did....one year ago my husband got a job with insurance. We were so excited knowing I could finally have the surgery.

I started this past January doing exactly everything the insurance required. It took six more months, but I now see how God was preparing me for the surgery and what happens after surgery.

I'm so thrilled I had the surgery. It is changing my life on a daily basis. Before I had the surgery I was to the point I couldn't function. I couldn't clean house, I had no energy, it took all I had to get out of bed.

It has been 8 weeks since surgery and I have lost 42lbs. From the very beginning I began feeling better. I'm completely off my blood pressure medicine. Things that were going on with my body has stopped. I've stopped hurting and now I have energy. I can only imagine how wonderful it is going to be once all of my weight is gone.

I look forward to each day now. I have priorities in my life for the first time. First I spend time alone with God. Second I work out each day. What a difference exercise makes. It was very hard at first but now it is actually fun. I keep saying to myself, energy creates energy and it really does.

I'm excited about the journey God has brought me thru and what He has in store for me in the future. I feel like I have been reborn. God has given me a second chance and I'm going to make sure I do all the right things to succeed.

Sharon Clark