Get started on your path to weight loss and improved health. Carolinas Center for Surgery in Jacksonville and Morehead City, North Carolina, offers a variety of effective bariatric surgery procedures that have helped many of our patients reach their long-term weight loss goals.
Success with weight loss surgery depends on you working with the right team. Carolinas Center for Surgery is eastern North Carolina’s premier bariatric surgery center, employing Dr. Juozas Zavadzkas and Dr. John Johnson, two highly-respected local experts.
With our dedicated surgical experts in your corner, you have your best chance of success getting your weight under control. We offer the following bariatric surgical procedures:
Dramatic weight reduction is possible using any of the weight loss surgical options we offer. By getting closer to your target weight, you can also improve other obesity-related health issues, including joint pain and high blood pressure.
To begin your Weight Loss Journey, you must first attend our Free Informational Seminar to hear about your Weight Loss Surgery options. Our surgeons will discuss each weight loss surgery option and give you the chance to ask questions. At the end of the seminar you will be able to schedule your first consultation with one of our surgeons. Call 252-247-2101 to register.
We offer a Weight Loss Support Group to our patients who have had weight loss surgery. The support group provides a fun and relaxed atmosphere to talk about any issues, struggles, or success stories you have had since having weight loss surgery. We discuss a variety of topics which could include Exercise, Healthy Eating, etc. No Registration is required for the support group. Just come on out and join us!
The Seminar and Support group are both held the
2nd Monday of Each Month @ 6:00pm
Crystal Coast Civic Center
3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557
You have taken your first step on the journey to a healthier lifestyle by visiting our website. The Carolinas Center for Weight Loss Surgery wants to ensure that you have all of the information available to make the best decision possible. Our team is committed to your well-being, and we will be there as your coach along this life changing journey. Your success is our success, and we will celebrate your milestones along the way with you. Please feel free to contact our Bariatric Coordinator at (252) 222-5861 for any questions or additional information.
Bariatrics refers to the branch of medicine dealing with obesity, its causes, and methods for prevention and treatment. Obesity is a serious problem in American society with 65% of the population now regarded as overweight and 30% of the population in the obese range. Obesity has moved to the number one preventable disease.
Dr. Johnson and Dr. Zavadzkas both perform the Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, and Lap-Band surgeries.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is the measurement used to evaluate if a person is overweight. BMI is calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator even though it does not directly measure body fat.
Your body mass index (BMI) is an indicator of your total body fat, which is related to your risk of developing or dying from obesity related disease. While there are some limitations with BMI calculators, they do provide you with an idea of how overweight you may be. You are eligible to be considered for Weight Loss Surgery if your BMI is:
A disease or illness associated with being overweight. Some examples are high blood pressure, sleep apnea, diabetes, and severe joint disease.
Get started on your weight loss journey at Carolinas Center for Surgery. Schedule an appointment with a member of our team or contact us at (252) 247-2101 to learn more about your treatment options.
306 Medical Park Court, Morehead City, NC 28557
Hours: Monday – Thursday | 8am – 5pm
Friday | 8am – 12pm
Saturday – Sunday | Closed
Phone: 252.247.2101
Fax: 252.247.4675
Specialties at this location: Colonoscopy, Laser, Vein and Med Spa, Weight Loss Surgery, General Surgery, Breast Care
2145 Country Club Road, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Hours: Monday – Thursday | 8am – 5pm
Friday | 8am – 12pm
Saturday – Sunday | Closed
Phone: 910.939.5759
Fax: 252.247.4675
Specialties at this location: Colonoscopy, Laser, Vein and Med Spa, Sports Medicine, MAKO Robotic Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Mazor X Stealth Robotic System, Pain Management, RhinAer and VivAer
775-2 West Corbett Avenue, Swansboro, NC 28584
Hours: Monday – Thursday | 8am – 5pm
Friday | 8am – 12pm
Saturday – Sunday | Closed
Phone: 252.247.2101 | 910.353.2319
Fax: 252.247.4675
Specialties at this location: Colonoscopy, Sports Medicine, MAKO Robotic Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Mazor X Stealth Robotic System, Orthopedic Shoulder Surgery
