• Follow
  • Follow
(865) 984-3413Get Started
  • Obesity
    • Why Bariatric Surgery?
  • Am I A Candidate?
  • Surgery Options
    • Gastric Sleeve
    • Gastric Bypass
    • Duodenal Switch Surgery
    • Revision and Conversion Surgery
    • Robotic Surgery
  • New Patients
    • Steps to Surgery
    • Pay Options
    • Patient Paperwork
    • Download the Bariatric Patient Guidebook
  • Current Patients
    • Support Groups
    • Foothills Protein
    • Supplements
    • Post-Patient Paperwork
  • Appointment
  • Non-Surgical Weight Loss
  • Teen Weight Loss Program
Fort Sanders Bariatric Medicine & Surgery Center nationally recognized as a “2024 Best Weight Loss Clinic” by Newsweek!
New survey shows SURGERY superior to MEDICATION for total lasting weight loss. Learn more below!
NBC TODAY Show
ASMBS News

Patients are ‘Valued Guests’ at New Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery

Jun 16, 2014 | Bariatrics, Diabetes, Diet, Obesity, Success, Weight Loss Surgery

From the Knoxville News Sentinel Bariatric surgeons Jonathan Ray, MD, and Mark Colquitt, MD, have been practicing in East  Tennessee for a dozen years. After helping more than 2000 patients since their practice opened in 2002, the board-certified surgeons said they’re...

The Goals of Weight Loss Surgery

Feb 14, 2011 | Bariatrics, Diabetes, Obesity, Sleep Apnea, Success, Weight Loss Surgery

The vast majority of morbidly obese adults have struggled with weight most of their lives. The memories of childhood taunts are still fresh on their minds. As adults, they may face disapproval from family and friends, sneers and negative remarks from strangers, and...
Next Entries »

Recent Posts

  • Foothills Teen Weight Loss Program in Knoxville, TN: Compassionate Obesity Treatment for Teens
  • GLP-1 Medications vs. Weight Loss Surgery: What a New “Real-World” Study Means for Patients
  • What You Deserve to Know About Weight Loss Surgery in 2026
  • Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day: How Bariatric Surgery Can Be the Ultimate Act of Self-Care
  • New Year, New You in 2026: Transform Your Health with Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons
  • Get Started Seminar
  • Appointment
  • Success Stories
  • Non-Surgical Weight Loss
  • Teen Weight Loss Program
  • News & Blogs
  • Videos
  • Patient Resources
  • Meet Our Team
Fort Sanders Center for Advanced Medicine
1819 W. Clinch Ave., Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 37916
Contact

865-984-3413
865-212-5597
Contact Us

  • Follow
  • Follow