Discover the best bariatric surgeons in South Carolina.

As of 2023, South Carolina had an estimated population of 5,373,555, which is 5.0% higher than the estimated population in 2020, when the population was estimated to be 5,118,422.

The obesity rate in South Carolina is 32.8%, making it the 26th most obese state in the country.

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Daniel Davis, M.D.

Baylor Scott & White Center for Medical & Surgical Weight Loss Management - Park Cities 9101 N Central Expy Dallas TX,75231

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Davis specializes in metabolic and weight loss surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and emerging endoscopic therapies. Dr. Davis received his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Christopher M. Davis, M.D.

2430 Reidville Rd, Spartanburg, SC

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Christopher M. Davis is a family medicine doctor in Spartanburg, South Carolina and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including MUSC Health-University Medical Center and MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas Campus and has been in practice between 6-10 years. Dr. Christopher M. Davis has expertise in treating chronic diabetes, among other condition

Dr. William G. Hawkins, M.D.

86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston, SC

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. William G. Hawkins is a general surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. He received his medical degree from Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. William G. Hawkins has expertise in treating kidney removal surgery, surgical removal of colon

C. Kenneth Mitchell, M.D.

Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Bariatric Surgery 3508 South Live Oak Dr., Ste. 100 Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Charles Kenneth Mitchell, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Charleston, SC, with other offices in Mount Pleasant, SC and SUMMERVILLE, SC. He has 34 years of experience. His specialties include Surgery. Dr. Mitchell is affiliated with Roper St Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital.

Bryan K. Thomas, M.D.

2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr., Ste. 202 E Charleston, SC 29414

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Bryan Thomas is a board certified general surgeon. Dr. Thomas completed his undergraduate degree at Clemson University. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Dr. Thomas has special interest in abdominal and bariatric surgery.

Dr. Lauren Carter, M.D.

67 President Street Charleston, SC 29425

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Lauren Carter is a licensed clinical psychologist. She received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Florida State University. Dr. Carter completed her predoctoral internship at the Charleston Consortium Clinical Psychology Internship Program (MUSC and Ralph Johnson VA) and her postdoctoral fellowship specializing in behavioral medicine at MUSC. Following her fellowship in behavioral medicine, Dr. Carter joined the faculty at MUSC in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Bio-Behavioral Medicine.  

Mary Kate Bryant, M.D.

25 Courtenay Dr Charleston, SC 29425

Bariatric Surgeon
Mary Kate Bryant, M.D., MSCR, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained minimally invasive surgeon in the Division of Foregut & Metabolic Surgery. Her clinical interests include bariatric surgery and hernia surgery as well as the treatment of benign esophageal disorders including anti-reflux surgery for patients suffering with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Dr. Rana Pullatt, M.D.

25 Courtenay Drive Charleston, SC 29425

Bariatric Surgeon
Rana C. Pullatt, M.D. FACS, FASMBS, Diplomate in Obesity Medicine, is a professor of surgery and serves as the clinical director of bariatric and robotic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. He specializes in reoperative foregut and bariatric surgery. He performed the first laparoscopic duodenal switch and the first single anastomosis duodenal switch in South Carolina. He specializes in robotic inguinal, ventral hernia, and incisional hernia.

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South Carolina Weight Loss Surgery

Below, you will find the best bariatric surgeons in South Carolina. Additionally, you may consider narrowing your search down to Charleston, South Carolina.

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Our Selection Criteria:

Education

We value candidates with the best education and accreditations.

Experience

Experience in general and bariatric surgery are of the utmost importance.

Empathy

We look for candidates with the empathy and professionalism required to aid patients in their weight loss journeys.

Bariatric Surgery FAQs

At the beginning of the recovery period, patients will typically be required to adhere to a liquid-only diet, before slowly transitioning back to solid foods.

The average cost of bariatric surgery in South Carolina ranges from under $10,000 to well over $45,000, depending on factors such as insurance coverage and the exact procedure involved.