Dr. Trace Curry, Bariatric Surgeon
Trace Curry, MD is the Founder and Medical Director of JourneyLite Physicians and the JourneyLite Surgery Center. Dr. Curry and his team at JourneyLite of Cincinnati offer personalized, comprehensive management of obesity including weight loss surgery, non-surgical balloon and endoscopic procedures, and supervised medical weight loss.
Board-certified, Dr. Curry specializes in minimally invasive surgery. He earned his medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee and completed his residency in his hometown at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio where he served as Chief Resident. He fellowship trained in laparoscopic bariatric surgery at Ohio State University and has received specialized training in Lap-Band techniques and all bariatric procedures.
Dr. Curry is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC). He is a key opinion leader in the field of weight loss surgery, and has co-authored many publications in gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric balloon procedures. As an innovative leader and pioneer in the field of bariatrics, he has completed more gastric band surgeries than any other bariatric surgeon in Ohio and is a Lap-Band patient himself. He successfully placed one of the first ORBERA™ Intragastric Balloons in the United States and continues to be in the forefront of bariatric surgery.
Weight Loss Surgery with Dr. Curry
Dr. Curry has the unique perspective as to what his patients are going through in their struggle with the disease of obesity. He underwent Lap-Band surgery himself and has dedicated his surgical expertise to perform weight loss surgery for many years. Having been a weight loss surgery patient, he understands the journey his patients are on. Dr. Curry makes himself accessible to his patients at all times to ensure they receive proper advice and guidance from someone who knows what they are going through both personally and professionally.
For many years, Dr. Curry has reached out to thousands of individuals worldwide through online chats, Q & A sessions and informative articles and posts. As a surgeon and educator, he has been nationally recognized as a patient advocate through his social media outreach. Dr. Curry has performed over 4000 laparoscopic gastric bands, 1000 laparoscopic bypasses, and 1800 sleeve gastrectomies, making him one of the most experienced surgeons in the country.
Focused on long-term outcomes, Dr. Curry’s surgical expertise includes weight loss surgery procedures including the Lap-Band, Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), Laparoscopic Loop Duodenal Switch (SIPS Procedure), and weight loss surgery revisions. He also offers non-surgical procedures including the Endoscopy Sleeve Gastrectomy (ESG), and Gastric Balloon procedures.
Bariatric Surgery In Ohio
Dr. Curry and his experienced team work to make sure the experience of each patient and their family is a positive one. The care and support from Dr. Curry and team doesn’t end with your treatment. Dr. Curry, the staff, doctors, and surgeons of JourneyLite of Cincinnati will support you to develop lifelong healthy eating and weight loss habits. We provide extensive resources, including online patient tools, pre-treatment nutrition classes, and monthly meetings. Out-of-town patients can take advantage of virtual visits and online support groups as well.
If you are considering a surgical weight loss procedure to help you lose weight and improve your health, Dr. Curry and his team invite you to attend an online weight loss surgery informational seminar at your convenience.
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