South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center

Certified as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.

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A Comprehensive Approach

The members of the South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center will provide the highest quality surgical treatment for clinically severe morbid obesity. Our multi-disciplinary program will encompass a respectful and empathetic environment for the evaluation and treatment of all weight loss patients.

Our Team

The South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center has the most experienced physicians in the state. Dr. Jim Givens, Dr. Glen Strickland, and Dr. Marc Antonetti are board-certified bariatric surgeons and have performed more than 1300 operations in the last five years - all reasons the South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center is regarded as one of the top ten programs in the country.

Marc Antonetti, MD, FACS, ASBS

Dr. Antonetti recently joined the team at South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center. As a bariatric surgeon in the U.S. Air Force,
Dr. Antonetti was able to help patients from all of the western states. "Patients are committed to improving their health. These operations are tools to help them achieve their goals."
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James D. Givens, MD, FACS, ASBS

Since the early 1970's, Dr. Jim Givens has been involved with Bariatric Surgery. With over 20 years of bariatric experience, Dr. Givens understands the life-changing impact Bariatric Surgery can have on a patient. "Patients change their entire way of life when they undergo this procedure. That is why our practice has developed a multi-discipline program. We are with them for the rest of their lives." more >

Glen Fleming Strickland, MD, FACS, ASBS

Dr. Strickland makes sure the patients of Bariatric Surgery he works with know how committed he is to their success. "This isn't just an operation. This is a life-long commitment the patient makes. So, we make the very same commitment to the patient. Our multi-disciplinary approach means they get our full support as they change their lives forever." more >

 

 

Top Ten! Lexington Medical Center rated a Top Ten Hospital by Obesity Help magazine - July 2003 issue.

The South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center - 146 North Hospital Drive (Suite 430) West Columbia, SC 29169 / 866.560.4415
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