If you are reading this page, it probably means you or someone you care about is significantly overweight and has tried virtually every imaginable method to become healthier. Too often, despite years of diets, exercise programs, and pills, Americans find the extra pounds and associated illnesses continue to affect their lives. weight-loss surgery may be the answer. Studies have shown that weight-loss surgery can lead to better health, which in turn leads to a higher quality of life and increased lifespan. So, please let us tell you about the options for Weight Loss Surgery and the benefits of UNC's highly personalized approach.

Meet the Team

Timothy Farrell, MD, FACS, Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Wayne Overby, MD, FACS

Meredith C. Duke, MD, MBA, FACS

Tara Zychowicz, NP, tarazych@med.unc.edu

Lisa Prestia, RN, Certified Bariatric Nurse, Clinical Program Director-OP, 919-966-8436

Susan Strom, RD - Registered Dietician

Jillian Hyttenhove, RD - Registered Dietician

Christine M. Peat, PhD, LP, Licensed Psychologist, Christine_Peat@med.unc.edu

Linda Price, Financial Counselor for Outpatient Care services, 984-974-0112

UNC bariatric surgery program receives two important distinctions:

The program has been accredited as a Level 1b facility by the Bariatric Surgery Center Network (BSCN) Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). In addition, the program was named a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Read more