Weight Management Center | Wake Forest Baptist Health

Obesity is about more than extra pounds. It's a complex medical problem that requires a serious treatment plan.

The Wake Forest Baptist Health Weight Management Center, a service of NC Baptist Hospital, is among a handful of weight loss clinics nationwide to offer comprehensive medical weight loss and surgical weight loss programs in one location.

Facilities in Winston-Salem and Greensboro allow patients to make the most informed decision when choosing a weight loss option, and engage a dedicated team of dietitians, fitness specialists, health behaviorists and doctors for optimal success.

Our weight loss surgery program has been recognized as an accredited Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Our bariatric surgeons are some of the most highly regarded in the field and perform the following surgeries:

We also offer Medical Weight Management, which includes two tailored programs that help patients make key lifestyle changes that lead to weight loss and improved overall health. These program options include:

If you need to lose weight, you know there is no easy, one-size-fits-all approach to successful weight loss. That's because everyone struggles with weight for different reasons.

At the Weight Management Center, we start with people, not pre-written diet and exercise plans. Whether you choose weight loss surgery or our medical weight management program, our expert team of bariatric surgeons and weight loss specialists tailor the programs to your needs with customized nutrition plans, exercise development and counseling.

Your weight management team is available for lifelong support.

The Weight Management Center offers full-service weight loss clinics that prioritizes our patients' experience and convenience. Getting the help and support you need should not add to your struggle. We make it easy. Our weight loss clinics offer:

Every member of our team has experience and special training in the clinical management of obesity. From our bariatric surgeons and nurses to our weight loss specialists, nutritionists and therapists, every staff member has an important role to create personalized treatment plans and deliver compassionate care.

Our weight loss specialists are led by Dr. Jamy Ard with our Medical Weight Management program and Dr. Fuzz Fernandez, a bariatric surgeon, from our Weight Loss Surgery program.

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Weight Management Center | Wake Forest Baptist Health