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Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

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Meet our Bariatric Surgery Team

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Mark Colquitt, MD, FACS, FASBMS

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.”

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We are committed to improving the quality of life in East Tennessee through better health. In partnership with our generous donors, Covenant’s 11,000+ employees, physicians, and volunteers are providing the very best care for our patients and their families.