Bariatric Surgery at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Bariatric Medicine and Surgery Center
The Fort Sanders Bariatric Medicine and Surgery Center is accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program and had been recognized as a “Best Weight Loss Clinic” by Newsweek. The Center offers:
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- Mark Colquitt, MD, a board-certified surgeon with many years of experience in bariatric surgery
- Certified bariatric nurses
- Minimally invasive daVinci® robotics technology
- Post-surgery support groups
- Dietician consultations
- Free six-month post-surgical fitness program
Meet Our Bariatric Surgeon
Our bariatric surgery team is led by Dr. Mark Colquitt, a board-certified general surgeon and a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopy Surgery. Dr. Colquitt specializes in surgical weight loss procedures including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and duodenal switch. Dr. Colquitt is the medical director of the Fort Sanders Regional Center for Bariatric Surgery, accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement.
“As a surgeon deeply committed to helping patients transform their health and lives, I see firsthand the impact of our comprehensive approach to weight loss and metabolic health. From preoperative education to long-term postoperative support, our team strives to deliver the highest quality care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.”
Am I a Candidate for Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgery can often benefit morbidly obese people or those with debilitating co-morbidities who have been unable to lose weight through other methods. Start by using this BMI and surgery self-assessment to see if surgery could be right for you.
If you think surgery may be the next step on your road to better health, we invite you to read our comprehensive overview of bariatric surgery.
Online Seminar Now Available
Watch the bariatric seminar, no registration required. After watching the seminar, fill out the form below and a care coordinator will contact you with the next steps!
Attend a Free Seminar
Interested in learning more about bariatric weight loss surgery? We invite you to attend one of our online or in-person bariatric seminars to learn more about the bariatric surgery process.
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Additional Bariatric Surgery Resources
For Referring Physicians
At Covenant Health, we look forward to partnering with you in your patients’ care. When you refer a patient to us, you can count on:
- a streamlined referral and order process.
- dedicated staff to make the most of your relationship with Covenant Health.
- updates throughout the process to keep you informed about your patient.
How to Refer a Patient
Our Location
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
- Hospital
- Laboratory
- Emergency Room
Data Sources:
1 – Henry Buchwald, MD, PhD; Yoav Avidor, MD; Eugene Braunwald, MD; Michael D. Jensen, MD; Walter Pories, MD; Kyle Fahrbach, PhD; Karen Schoelles, MD. Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA. 2004; 292(14):1724-1737. doi:10.1001/jama.292.14.1724.