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

The Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Weight Management Center 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, Greensboro and High Point allow patients to make the most informed decision choosing a weight loss option, while engaging with a multi-disciplinary team of registered dietitians, exercise physiologists, health behaviorists and medical providers for optimal success. Our weight loss surgery programs are recognized as an accredited Comprehensive Center with Obesity Medicine Qualifications by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Our other designations include:

  • Blue Distinction Center+ Bariatric Surgery
  • Optum Bariatric Center of Excellence
  • Aetna Institutes of Quality for Bariatric Surgery

All of which recognize superior and affordable care from the highest quality providers. 

Our bariatric surgeons are some of the most highly regarded in the field and perform the following surgeries:

If patients do not want a surgical option, we also offer Medical Weight Management options that help patients make key lifestyle changes that lead to not only weight loss, but improved overall health and quality of life.

Why Choose the Weight Management Center?

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.

We Put Patients First

The Weight Management Center offers full-service weight loss clinics that prioritize 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:

  • An on-site Nutrition Shop as well as an online store
  • Registered Dietitians, exercise physiologists, psychologists, and counselors on-staff who specialize in working with weight loss clients
  • An on-site gym with the latest strength and cardio equipment that is available by appointment only, for a more personalized, private workout experience

Compassionate and Specialized Doctors and Staff

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, dietitians, exercise physiologists and therapists, every staff member has an important role to create personalized treatment plans and deliver compassionate care.