DEDICATED TO BARIATRIC SURGERY

Located in Albany, Georgia, Palmyra Surgical is the most experienced bariatric (weight loss) surgical practice in Southwest Georgia. 

Dr. John Bagnato provides bariatric surgery using LAP-BAND to the residents of South GeorgiaDr. John Bagnato is recognized as a leader in adjustable gastric band surgery for treating obesity, and a pioneer in incisionless correction of gastric bypass surgery.

LAP-BAND® System and REALIZE Band Weight Loss Surgery

Adjustable Gastric Band systems are the safest, least radical, and most cost effective surgical treatment for obesity available today.  Dr. Bagnato provides both LAP-BAND System and REALIZE Band options for weight loss surgery. Learn more about weight loss surgery

StomaphyX and ROSE, Incisionless Gastric Bypass Revision

Dr. Bagnato performs the scar-free ROSE and Stomaphyx procedures through the mouth without making any external incisions into the body. These restorative procedures help gastric bypass surgery patients return to effective weight loss. Read more about the  Stomaphyx and ROSE procedures

Dr. John Bagnato

Dr. Bagnato is a board certified general surgeon with twenty years of surgical experience. He has provided general surgery services in Southwest Georgia since 1998. Learn more about Dr. Bagnato

At Palmyra Surgical, our mission is to deliver the best surgical intervention at the lowest possible risk to our patients. 

Seminar Schedule

November 13: Support Group meeting - 7:00pm

November 22: LAP-BAND Seminar - 10:00am

December 2: LAP-BAND Seminar - 7:00pm

December 13: LAP-BAND Seminar - 10:00am

Latest Resources

10 Tips for Getting Through the Holiday Season Successfully

Tips for Getting Through the Holiday Season

Much has been written about weight gain during the holiday season. Some experts say as much as 5 pounds can be gained between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Other experts believe that for most people the bigger challenge is the weight gain between New Year's Day and Thanksgiving. But everyone can agree that the holiday season brings many more opportunities to over indulge. These 10 tips are designed to help you get through the holiday season sensibly.

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