Weight Management Center – Kingsport

Weight-loss clinic in Kingsport, TN

Obesity is a chronic, complex disease that is estimated to affect nearly 93 million Americans. We effectively treat overweight and obesity through comprehensive, life-long care utilizing surgical and non-surgical treatments.

How the Comprehensive Weight Management Center can help

The weight-loss options available at Holston Valley’s Comprehensive Weight Management Center can impact your life – positively.

Bariatric surgery is the only cure for Type II diabetes, and it can help with high blood pressure, sleep apnea and a host of weight-related health issues.

Services we offer

Using state-of-the-art weight-loss procedures, we can help you get back to what’s important – living life on your own terms.

Why choose us?

As a Cigna 3-Star Quality Bariatric Center – and a fully accredited surgical weight-loss center – the Comprehensive Weight Management Center promotes patient safety, patient advocacy and continuous improvement.

Dedicated weight-management team

Our dedicated team includes:

• Experienced board-certified bariatric surgeons
• Obesity Medicine Specialist 
• Board-certified nurse practitioner – who collaborates with your surgery team and helps facilitate your progress
• Referral coordinator and clinical assistant – to help you navigate insurance requirements and program steps
• Registered dietitian – to help you make the best, most nutritious food choices as you begin down the road to your new life
• Experienced hospital physicians and staff members – who are knowledgeable about weight-loss surgery

Resources for weight success

Weight management is a personal journey with many options for success. Learn about our support groups and get other weight-loss resources and tips to help you succeed long-term.

Weight management solutions

Bariatric surgery can be a great tool to help you gain control of your appetite and improve your eating habits.

During the surgery process, you will participate in extensive education on managing your food intake and making good food choices.

You’ll also develop an exercise plan and receive information about recommended supplements, as well as valuable tips on the emotional aspects of changing behavior patterns.

MBSAQIP-accredited weight-loss surgery center

The Comprehensive Weight Management Center, in collaboration with Surgical Associates of Kingsport, has been designated an MBSAQIP Accredited Center by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

What does MBSAQIP accreditation mean?

MBSAQIP is the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.

By accrediting bariatric surgical centers, MBSAQIP is working to advance safe, high-quality care for bariatric surgery patients.

A bariatric surgical center achieves accreditation following a rigorous review process. This process proves the center can maintain certain physical resources, human resources and high practice standards.

Bariatric surgery accreditation not only promotes uniform standard benchmarks but also supports continuous quality improvement.

How do I get started?

If you have questions about the weight-loss options we provide, please contact us – (423) 398‑7020.

We’re ready to answer your questions and provide information to help you in making this life-changing decision.

Or sign up for the free Exploring Weight-Loss Surgery seminar. There is a virtual option through a link that can be emailed to you, or we hold in-person classes on the first Monday of each month (excluding holidays).

24/7 access to your care

With our secure MyChart online portal, you can access your own or a family member’s medical records and manage your family’s care at any time.

MyChart allows you to see test results, refill a prescription, check immunization history, message your doctor and request an appointment – all from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Download the Ballad Health mobile app today to access your MyChart, bill payment and virtual telehealth services in one easy-to-use location.