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Rex Surgical Specialists Bariatric Specialty Center 

Weight-loss surgery can help you improve conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes. It can also help relieve stomach problems, snoring and joint pain. 

At Rex Surgical Specialists Bariatric Specialty Center, our surgeons work closely with other UNC Health Rex experts — like dietitians and obesity medicine specialists — to give you the support you need to lose weight through surgery. You will get excellent service and empathetic, holistic care that is important to your long-term well-being. 

Conditions We Treat

  • Nutritional counseling
  • Psychological counseling
  • Patient mentoring
  • Support 

Is weight loss surgery right for me?

You are an ideal candidate for bariatric surgery if you: 

  • Are at least 18 years old 
  • Have a BMI of 35-40 with an obesity-related illness, such as type 2 diabetes or sleep apnea (a condition that affects breathing during sleep) 
  • Have a BMI of 40 or more, regardless of health problems 

Learn more at RexBariatrics.com

Location & Hours

Contact Information

  • Main Phone: 919-784-4200
  • Fax: 919-784-2708

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
Closed

Meet Our Team

Team-Based Approach

Our team includes bariatric surgeons, board-certified obesity medicine specialists, registered dietitians and behavioral health experts. We work together to care for your physical, mental and emotional health. 

"I no longer have high blood pressure, and I can run around and play with my triplets. And it all started with Rex Bariatric Surgery."

-Jenna

Hear Her Story