University of TN Bariatric Center Bariatric Center

University Bariatric Center University Bariatric Center is Tennessee's premier weight loss surgery center in Knoxville, TN. If you’ve struggled with obesity most of your life… …you know it is more than just a weight problem. It is a lifestyle problem. It is a self-esteem problem. Above all, it is a major health problem. In fact, clinically severe obesity—at least 100 pounds over ideal body weight—is classified as a serious disease.  University Bariatric Center at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN, is here to provide a comprehensive approach to the bariatric surgery process, which may be covered by your insurance. Our weight loss surgery options include laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LapBand) and laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery. University Bariatric Center compliments every surgery with pre-surgery counseling, additional nutrition education, after-surgery information, and counseling. Our multidisciplinary team of providers, made up of surgeons, dietitians, exercise specialists, health educators and administrative staff, will partner with you to provide a weight-loss program that addresses your individual needs and helps you maintain your weight loss.