Discuss weight-loss options with an expert

Our specialists take the time to understand your unique health needs and help you choose the approach that’s right for you.

Start a medical weight loss program

Our bariatric specialists use evidence-based therapies to deliver the best possible weight-loss outcomes. You may try medical weight-loss options as a stand-alone treatment or to help before and after bariatric surgery.

Opt for weight loss surgery

If nonsurgical therapies aren’t giving you the results you need, we offer a wide range of surgical options to help you maximize your loss.

Bariatric surgery & medical weight loss | Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Why choose Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Reaching a healthy weight is more than just numbers on a scale — it affects every aspect of your overall health and plays an important role in your energy and quality of life. You deserve a trusted partner with the expertise, treatment options and support to help you succeed. Whether surgery is part of your journey or not, our focus is helping you build lasting habits that support a healthier, more confident version of yourself. From education and nutritional guidance to emotional support, we’re ready with everything you need.

An accredited program

Our commitment to your safety and outcomes has earned accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. And as one of the nation’s first Comprehensive Centers with Obesity Medicine Qualifications, we offer a full range of surgical and nonsurgical weight loss treatments in the Charleston area.

Weight loss treatments can be complex. Our free online information session helps you explore your options so you can make informed decisions about your care.

Your treatment isn’t over when you hit your goal weight or recover from surgery. Maintaining a healthy weight takes a lifelong commitment to healthy behaviors. We’ll be here to support you with customized nutrition guidance, fitness coaching, behavioral therapy, peer support groups and more.

Our weight loss specialties

You can consider us your trusted healthcare partner. With a wide range of medical therapies, surgical treatments and support resources, we help you achieve a healthier weight.

Medical weight loss

Non-surgical weight loss with a focus on your overall health and wellness.
Surgical weight loss

When diet, exercise and medications aren’t enough, we offer surgical options to achieve a healthy weight.
Gastric bypass surgery

Changes the size and shape of your stomach and small intestines to help you eat less and lose weight.
Gastric lap band surgery

A reversible, minimally invasive weight loss treatment.
Gastric sleeve surgery

Permanently removes 80% of your stomach to reduce appetite and help you feel fuller faster.
Intragastric balloon

A nonsurgical treatment that uses an implant to help reduce hunger and trigger weight loss.

Your weight loss team

From your first evaluation to long-term support and success, you'll have a dedicated team of surgeons, nurses and specialists guiding every step of your weight-loss journey.

Meet your team

Weight loss locations

Whether you’re just exploring options or ready for a bariatric procedure, expert care is close to home. Our team offers convenient weight-loss treatment at locations throughout the greater Charleston area.