Meet our Bariatric Surgery Team


Mark A. Colquitt, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Our bariatric surgery team is led by Mark Colquitt, MD, a board-certified surgeon with many years of experience and thousands of bariatric surgeries. Dr. Colquitt was born in Knoxville. He completed four years of active duty in the Navy as a surgeon prior to returning to East Tennessee in 1994.
- Undergraduate: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Medical School: University of Tennessee, Memphis
- Residency: Saint Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury, CT; Yale University, School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
- Board Certification: General Surgery
Member: Fellow, American College of Surgeons; Fellow, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; Member, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
“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.”
Contact Us about Bariatric Surgery
For more information on bariatric surgery or to register for a free seminar, please call 865-541-4500.
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