Weight Loss. Your Way.
New Patient Intake Appointments
We have expanded our new patient appointments to meet you where you are. Patients have three convenient locations in Georgetown, Maysville and Winchester to begin a new chapter.
Medical Weight Loss
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Medical weight loss is a plan designed and supervised by healthcare professionals, emphasizing diet, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle. Our clinical teams and insurance coordinators can assist you in understanding your medication coverage with your insurance.
Surgical Weight Losss
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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.
Three Convenient Locations
Georgetown. Maysville. Winchester.
We're proud to offer three accessible clinic locations for quick availability throughout Kentucky.
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Meet Eric F. Smith, DO, FASMBS, CAQ-MBS
- Board-certified in general, bariatric, and robotic surgery, and has been in practice since 2006
- SRC Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery
- SRC Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery
- SRC Master Surgeon in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
- SRC Master Surgeon in Revisional Bariatric Surgery
- Certificate of Added Qualifications - Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- National proctor, speaker, and teacher for Intuitive Surgical in the specialty of robotic bariatric surgery
- Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons
- Performs more robotic bariatric surgeries than anyone in the state of Kentucky
- An engaged, caring, and dedicated physician who has completed thousands of bariatric surgeries
Meet Sarah Hayek, MD, MEd
Sarah Hayek, MD specializes in gastric sleeves, gastric bypass, general surgery, gallbladder removal, hiatal hernias, ventral hernias and more.
Dr. Sarah 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.
Support for Every Step of the Way.
Dietitian Support
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Our KBI dieticians have years of experience in assisting those on their way to live a healthier life. From managing water intake to farm-fresh meal recommendations, we will give you the tips and tricks to support you every step of your weight loss journey.
Mental Health Services
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At Kentucky Bariatric Institute we care about the patient as a whole. Not only can obesity affect your physical health but also your mental and spiritual health and wellbeing. Talk to a KBI provider about what mental healthcare options would be best for you!
Insurance Support
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We know how challenging it can be to navigate your insurance. From understanding your benefits to estimating costs, our insurance coordinators are committed to helping you maximize your weight loss coverage. Connect with an insurance coordinator today!
Caleb’s Story
“When Caleb turned 30, he knew he had to make a change. He had moved to Kentucky 3 years ago, and he loved exploring everything the state had to offer – the travel, the horses, the local bourbon. But he felt that some of his bad habits were slowing him down…”
Madison’s Story
“Madison had always kept herself healthy through sports. In college, she had been a triathlete and a softball player, but during graduate school, her studies took up all her time. Now that she was starting her first job as a therapist, Madison promised …”
