Metabolic & Weight Management Center

Departments & Specialties | General & Bariatric Surgery | Metabolic & Weight Management Center

A joint venture by Pinehurst Surgical Clinic, FirstHealth of the Carolinas and Pinehurst Medical Clinic for better weight management.

Only at Southern Pines location

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A Multi-Faceted Approach for Your Unique Weight-Loss Journey

Lifelong weight management doesn't happen with fad diets or generic exercise plans. You need something aligned with your specific needs and lifestyle. As one of the few comprehensive metabolic centers in NC, that’s where we come in.

High-Quality Care That Puts You First

At the Metabolic and Weight Management Center, our providers are your partners. Together with you, we create a tailored plan with the most advanced science, techniques and equipment available. Whatever it personally takes to enable your long-term success, health and wellness.

Surgery and non-surgery treatment options:
- Whether or not you’re eligible/interested in bariatric surgery, the collective services we offer make a difference.
State-of-the-art facilities:
- We’re your one place for all essential weight loss tools and accountability resources.

A highly-trained, collaborative team who work together for you:
- Two board-certified surgeons with 10+ years experience performing 1500+ bariatric surgeries using a dual approach.
- In-house endocrinologist and certified diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
- Registered Dietitians, Behavioral Health, Trained Navigators, Registered Nurses including a Bariatric-certified nurse.
- Access to a dedicated nurse including daily phone call check-ins throughout the short term two week recovery period.
- Fully equipped kitchen for hands-on cooking demos and classes.
- We’re here for the continued support and follow-ups you need to esure that today’s results are tomorrow’s too.

Our Providers

Raymond Washington, M.D., FACS

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic Bariatric Surgeon

David Grantham, M.D. FACS

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic Bariatric Surgeon

Alex Bonnecaze, M.D.

Pinehurst Medical Clinic Endocrinologist & Obesity Specialist

Christi Embler, R.N., BSN, CBN

Metabolic Center Program Coordinator

Melissa Risk, MSW, LCSW

Behavioral Health Coach

Priyanka Sipani, R.D.

Registered Dietitian, Bariatrics

Laura Stone, R.N., BSN, CMSRN

Nurse Educator, Bariatrics

Tara Taylor, CST

Program Specialist, Bariatrics