The Bariatric Institute, A Sub-Specialty of The Surgical Clinic
The Bariatric Institute of The Surgical Clinic provides innovative and compassionate care for patients undergoing weight-loss surgery. Surgeons George Lynch, MD and James McDowell, MD are dedicated to the surgical treatment of morbid obesity. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the Bariatric Institute delivers top-flight care to patients in Tennessee, northern Alabama, and southern Kentucky.


Bariatric Procedures

Roux en Y Gastric Bypass

Laparoscopic Gastric Banding



 BMI Calculator

A BMI of 19-24 is considered normal, 25-29.9 overweight, 30-34.9 obese, 35-39.9 class II obesity, and more than 40 morbidly obese or class III obesity. Surgery is considered for individuals with a BMI of 40 or those with BMI of 35 with a life threatening complication from their obesity.
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Bariatric Physicians

George B. Lynch, M.D.

James G. McDowell, Jr., M.D.


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