The 20 Best Gastric Bypass Doctors near charlotte, NC

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Gastric Bypass

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Gastric Bypass near charlotte, NC. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Distinguished in Gastric Bypass
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Gastric Bypass
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health General & Complex Abdominal Surgery, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Kuwada is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kuwada is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Kuwada is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kuwada is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gastric Bypass
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Gastric Bypass
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health Weight Management

    2630 E. 7th St., Suite 100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Gersin is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Gersin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Gersin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gersin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Atrium Health General & Complex Abdominal Surgery, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Colavita is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Colavita is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Colavita is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Colavita is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Endoscopy Services Center-Billingsley

    300 Billingsley Rd Ste 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarun Narang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Narang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Narang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Carolinas Healthcare System

    1025 Morehead Medical Dr Ste 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Iannitti is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Iannitti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Iannitti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute (Head & Neck Cancer)

    1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 3300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Hong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroidectomy and Laryngectomy. Dr. Hong is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surg, Otolaryngology. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health Transplant Center, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 600, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dionisios Vrochides is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Vrochides is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Vrochides is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health HPB Surgery Charlotte

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Martinie is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Martinie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Martinie is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Martinie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health Center For Digestive Health & Surgery

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Dries is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Dries is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Dries is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Dries is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Atrium Health General & Complex Abdominal Surgery, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vedra Augenstein is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Augenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Augenstein is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Augenstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health Center For Digestive Health & Surgery

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shailendra Chauhan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Chauhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chauhan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Chauhan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health General & Complex Abdominal Surgery, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Baimas-George is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Baimas-George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gallbladder Disease, Hepatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Baimas-George is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Baimas-George is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health Weight Management

    2630 E. 7th St., Suite 100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kalyana Nandipati is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Nandipati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nandipati is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Nandipati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    SSoC NH Network Provider

    7300 Carmel Executive Park Drive, Suite 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manthan Makadia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Makadia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Gastric Bypass, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Makadia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastric Bypass
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastric Bypass
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral required

    Atrium Health Colorectal And General Surgery

    10650 Park Road, Suite 480, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Kasten is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kasten is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kasten is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kasten is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gastric Bypass
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Gastric Bypass
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health Weight Management

    10660 Park Road, Suite 4400, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Selwan Barbat is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Barbat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Barbat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastric Bypass
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health Colorectal And General Surgery

    10650 Park Road, Suite 480, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Lyman is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Lyman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bowel Incontinence, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Lyman is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Lyman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Gastric Bypass?

    Gastric bypass is surgery that helps you lose weight by changing how your stomach and small intestine handle the food you eat.

    After the surgery, your stomach will be smaller. You will feel full with less food.

    Also, the food you eat will no longer go into some parts of your small intestine that absorb the nutrients in food. Because of this, your body will not get all of the calories from the food you eat, and the hormones your body makes in response to the passage of food will change.

    When should I see a Gastric Bypass doctor near charlotte, NC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Gastric Bypass doctor near charlotte, NC?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Gastric Bypass doctors near charlotte, NC?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Gastric Bypass doctors near charlotte, NC?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Gastric Bypass doctor near charlotte, NC?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Gastric Bypass doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastric Bypass doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Gastric Bypass doctor near charlotte, NC?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Gastric Bypass doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Gastric Bypass doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Gastric Bypass doctors near charlotte, NC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastric Bypass doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Gastric Bypass doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastric Bypass doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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