Led by board-certified, robotically trained bariatric surgeons Dr. Eric Smith and Dr. Sarah Hayek, Kentucky Bariatric Institute employs a staff of dedicated professionals who want to help you achieve your weight loss and health goals. Some of our staff members have been through the program.
The process leading up to bariatric surgery varies depending on each person’s medical history and insurance requirements. Give us a call at 502.570.3727 or register now for our FREE live seminar and take the first step in your weight loss journey.
We understand that losing weight and keeping it off is difficult. It not only harms your health, but your quality of life and the way you feel about yourself. Our clinic is on the forefront of providing metabolic surgery for fighting the diseases of diabetes and obesity.
Kentucky Bariatric Institute (KBI) is thrilled to announce the opening of its new clinic in Winchester, Kentucky. This expansion aims to provide more accessible, high-quality bariatric care to patients in Eastern Kentucky. The new facility will offer a full range of weight loss and metabolic surgery services, emphasizing personalized patient care and long-term health improvement.
The new clinic is located at 2570 Bypass Road Winchester, KY 40391 and appointments are now being accepted.
Trying to lose weight can be frustrating! We are here to help our patients reach their health goals. You don’t have to do it on your own! We are proud to offer a medical weight loss program. Our plan is designed and supervised by healthcare professionals.
Kentucky Bariatric Institute (KBI) is pleased to welcome Sarah Hayek, MD, to Georgetown and central Kentucky communities. Dr. Hayek will expand the bariatric program’s availability by offering robotic bariatric surgery, as well as a number of general surgery procedures.
Dr. Hayek completed medical school at Geisinger Commonwealth in Scranton, Pennsylvania and completed residency in general surgery with an additional year in surgical education research at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. She has been a practicing surgeon for over two years with experience and training in general and bariatric robotic surgeries.
Register for an in-person group seminar to learn about our treatment options. Seminars are held the second Monday of every month at 5:30pm EST.
This is your first evaluation appointment with us for surgical weight loss. Your intake appointment will include Group Education, Medical History and Physical Assessment, Nutrition Assessment, Insurance Overview, and optional Lab Draw. Held every Tuesday at 11:30AM EST and Thursday at 8:00AM EST at our Georgetown clinic. Held every Wednesday at 9:00AM EST at our Winchester clinic. It lasts approximately 4 hours. You will meet our team and learn what testing and clearances you need as you begin your journey with us towards weight loss surgery.
If you feel like you are ready to begin your weight loss journey, register now to watch our online video introducing weight loss services at Kentucky Bariatric Institute.
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