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Wellstar Comprehensive Bariatric Services

55 Whitcher Street NE
Suite 410
Marietta, GA 30060
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Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Experienced, board-certified surgeons that perform surgery to aid in weight loss and improve obesity-related health concerns. As part of the bariatric program, patients are provided comprehensive care and support from nutritionists, nurses, bariatric surgeons, and other health experts throughout their weight loss journey.

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Our team of surgeons, advance practice providers, psychologists, nutritionists, and exercise physiologists work together to help each patient achieve better results throughout their weight loss journey.

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Weight loss journeys require a lot of patience and empathy. Our highly- skilled team of bariatric surgeon, advance practice providers, dietitians, exercise physiologist and psychologists work closely with each individual patient to help implement healthier lifestyle changes to meet your individual goals throughout your weight loss journey. As a recognized bariatric surgery center of excellence our team thrives on providing world-class compassionate care to each patient throughout their journey.

Surgeries we offer:
  • Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass/ RNY
  • Laparascopic Duodenal switch/ SADI
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  • Revision Bariatric Surgery
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If you have any questions about our practice or wish to schedule an appointment, please call our office at 770-919-7050 or visit bariatrics.wellstar.org for more information.
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Fritz Jean-Pierre, MD

Bariatric Surgeon with Wellstar since 2010.

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Katrice Harris, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2013.

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Jenna Ashton, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2021.

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Thoracic Surgery
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Meet our Team

Fritz Jean-Pierre, MD

Bariatric Surgeon with Wellstar since 2010.

Specialties
Bariatric Surgery
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Katrice Harris, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2013.

Specialties
Bariatric Surgery
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Jenna Ashton, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2021.

Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
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Fritz Jean-Pierre, MD

Bariatric Surgeon with Wellstar since 2010.

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Bariatric Surgery
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Dr. Fritz Jean-Pierre is the Medical Director of Comprehensive Bariatric Services at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (KRMC) in Marietta, GA, where he also serves as the Bariatric Service Line Lead for the entire Wellstar System. A highly skilled bariatric surgeon, Dr. Jean-Pierre specializes in the latest minimally invasive techniques and has performed thousands of laparoscopic and robotic procedures for the treatment of morbid obesity and metabolic disorders.

Recognized as a key opinion leader in robotic bariatric surgery, Dr. Jean-Pierre is frequently invited to teach and mentor fellow surgeons across the country. He completed his surgical residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Mount Sinai Hospital and further advanced his expertise through a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery, with a focus on bariatric surgery, at the Morehouse School of Medicine.

Dr. Jean-Pierre is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. He is an active member of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.

Dr. Jean-Pierre’s leadership extends beyond clinical practice; he previously served as Co-Chair and Chair of the Department of Surgery at KRMC, and continues to hold several key leadership positions at the institution.

Katrice Harris, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2013.

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Jenna Ashton, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2021.

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