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Dr. Christopher Hart
Dr. Christopher Hart is a nationally recognized surgeon and one of Atlanta’s leading experts in weight loss and general surgery. He serves as Chief of Staff at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Medical Director of the Atlanta Bariatric Center. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Hart is known for his surgical expertise, innovative techniques, and compassionate approach to patient care.
An Atlanta native, Dr. Hart graduated from Vanderbilt University, earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama–Birmingham, and completed his surgical residency at the Mayo Clinic, where he served as Chief Resident. Before founding Johns Creek Surgery/Atlanta Bariatrics, he was an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Emory University and a founding member of Emory’s bariatric surgery program.
Dr. Hart has been named one of America’s Top Surgeons and Atlanta’s Top Doctors. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a recognized Center of Excellence surgeon by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He also trains and mentors other surgeons in advanced weight loss techniques.
In addition to weight loss surgery, Dr. Hart specializes in hernia repair, gallbladder removal, reflux surgery, and other minimally invasive procedures. Patients value not only his experience but also his dedication to helping them achieve lasting health and a better quality of life.
Procedures Performed
- Colon Resection
- Foregut Surgery
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Gastric Bypass
- Gastric Plication
- Gastric Sleeve
- GERD (Acid Reflux) Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Revisional Surgery
- Choledocholithiasis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Gastroparesis
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Small Bowel Resection
- Bowel Obstruction
Memberships
- American Board of Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners
Insurance Accepted
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Recognitions
- America’s Top Surgeons by Castle Connolly and Atlanta’s Top Doctors 2011 to present, Best of Georgia 2024
Education
- Vanderbilt University
- University of Alabama - Birmingham
- Mayo Clinic
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Last Updated: October 10, 2025
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