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A blessing for body, mind and spirit

Apr 6, 2016 | Bariatrics, Depression, Diet, Exercise, Obesity, Success, Weight Loss Surgery

From Fort Sanders Regional Health & Lifestyles In the last 18 months, Debra Hinson, 50, has lost nearly 100 pounds. The Sevierville resident said she has revamped not only her body, but her mind and spirit as well. “I have been on every diet that you can possibly...

Treating the mind, body and spirit at Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery

Dec 2, 2015 | Bariatrics, Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery

Bariatric surgeons Mark Colquitt, MD, and Jonathan Ray, MD, of Foothills Weight Loss Specialists in Knoxville,  have been practicing in East Tennessee for more than a dozen years. After helping more than 2,200 patients lose close to 200,000 pounds since their practice...

Qualified and Compassionate – Bariatric Center Offers Hope

Nov 20, 2015 | Bariatrics, Diet, Obesity, Success, Uncategorized, Weight Loss Surgery

The surgeons at Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Mark Colquitt and Dr. Jonathan Ray, are well experienced and certified through the American College of Surgeons, with specialization in bariatrics. That experience goes a long way in making patients feel...

The ‘How?’ and ‘Why?’ of bariatric surgery

Aug 20, 2015 | Bariatrics, Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery

Obesity has become a significant national health issue. Our society is overweight. The foods we eat are often poor choices and can lead to obesity. Morbid obesity, defined as having a BMI over 35 and being at risk for obesity- related health issues, is closely...

Fort Sanders Regional Center for Bariatric Surgery Receives Designation as a Center of Excellence

Aug 20, 2015 | Bariatrics, Obesity, Success, Weight Loss Surgery

The Center for Bariatric Surgery at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville has been designated as a Center of Excellence by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric practice which support outstanding outcomes....
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