About Us

Highest Quality Patient Care

Since 2004, the Weight Loss Institute of Columbus Regional Health has offered the highest quality patient care to obese patients and the most technologically advanced weight loss surgical procedures, including the current gold standard for weight loss surgery, laparoscopic gastric bypass.

Our dedicated medical team features a talented bariatric surgeon, a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, a dietitian and a psychologist.

Post-surgery, patients are encouraged to participate in many programs offered by the Weight Loss Institute, including monthly support groups, the Bari Buddies Program, and the Patient Advisory Council.

Our mission at Columbus Regional Health’s Weight Loss Institute is to provide optimal metabolic and bariatric healthcare with an evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary team approach to promote successful patient outcomes.

Anthem Blue Distinction Center logo.

The Weight Loss Institute has been recognized by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Blue Distinction Centers are healthcare facilities recognized for their expertise and efficiency in delivering specialty care.

Our Specialists

Led by Columbus Regional Health General Surgery’s Dr. David J. Lee, the Weight Loss Institute of Columbus Regional Health offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach for qualifying patients that includes bariatric surgery, nutritional counseling and psychological testing.

Specially trained surgeons, dietitians, psychologists, nurses and doctors address each patient’s individual medical nutritional, physical and psychological needs.

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David J. Lee, MD

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Justin Lee, MD portrait.

Justin Lee, MD

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Portrait of Valerie Nemeth, DO, D-ABOM.

Valerie Nemeth, DO

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Karl W. Evans, Psy.D.

Karl W. Evans, Psy.D.

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Suzannah Brown, NP

Suzannah Brown, NP

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Samantha Grider, NP

Samantha Grider, NP

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Maureen Beck, RD, LD

Maureen Beck, RD, LD

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Julie Knight, R.D.

Julie Knight, RD

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