- Pardee Bariatrics and Weight Loss | Serving Western North Carolina

Pardee Bariatrics and Weight Loss now offers convenient access without needing to leave home. Our virtual office visits offer a private and secure way to video chat with our providers about your weight loss journey. We are also taking extra precautions to ensure your well-being for in-person appointments, procedures and surgeries.

All BARIATRIC INFORMATION SESSIONS ARE CURRENTLY BEING HELD VIRTUALLY. VISIT OUR VIDEO SEMINAR PAGE TO SIGN UP.

INSTEAD OF VISITING THE OFFICE, YOU MAY PURCHASE VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS ON THE CELEBRATE WEBSITE HERE.

Change Your Life Today

Weight loss surgery is a life-changing experience. At Pardee UNC Health Care, we treat our patients like family, and will support you every step of the way. Our board-certified bariatric surgeon and surgery team provide complete, surgical weight-loss care through a personalized experience and customized health plan for every patient. From your first visit to lifelong follow-up services, you will have an expert team guiding you through your weight loss journey.

Weight Loss Surgery Services

Find the right surgical weight-loss procedure for you at Pardee UNC Health Care. As part of our surgical preparation process, you’ll meet one-on-one with our bariatric surgeon to discuss your goals, health and treatment options. Depending on your needs and goals, you and your surgeon may choose to pursue one of these minimally invasive bariatric surgery procedures: Gastric Bypass, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Duodenal Switch.

Discover if you’re a candidate for treatment today.

Start your journey toward a healthier life at Pardee Bariatrics and Weight Loss. Check out our BMI Calculator to see if you may qualify for surgery. Next steps include attending a free in-person informational seminar or watching a video seminar to learn the basics about weight-loss surgery.

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Meet Our Team

Dr. Chris Edwards

Leading our Bariatrics team is Dr. Chris Edwards, board-certified bariatric surgeon with Pardee UNC Health Care. Dr. Edwards has developed and directed bariatric surgical programs nationwide, and has performed over 2000 bariatric surgeries to date.

Meet the Team

Bariatric Surgery Success Stories

Hear from Donald and Eileen Ferrell as they share their weight-journey with Pardee Bariatrics and Weight Loss.

Accreditation

We know that you have many options when deciding where to have bariatric surgery. And at Pardee Bariatrics and Weight Loss, we are proud to be an MBSAQIP accredited center. MBSAQIP stands for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program and was developed jointly by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, to foster patient safety and surgical excellence. To become accredited, a facility like Pardee undergoes a rigorous process of evaluations to ensure their level of quality across safety, training, followup, and surgical volume standards.