Bariatric Surgeons Near Me in Columbia, TN - Ascension
Bariatrics • Columbia, TN • Since 1898
About
Bariatric Surgeons Near Me in Columbia, TN - Ascension Columbia - Ascension Saint Thomas is a nonprofit, faith-based health system serving Middle Tennessee, with a broad network of hospitals, clinics, and joint ventures. - While Ascension Saint Thomas operates primarily in the Nashville area, it emphasizes comprehensive surgical and specialty care, including programs that may cover bariatric/metabolic procedures through its affiliated facilities. - Location note: Ascension Saint Thomas has multiple sites in the greater Nashville area (e.g., Murfreesboro and Nashville) and a long-standing history (founded 1898) with 300+ care sites, but Columbia, TN is not listed as a specific Ascension Saint Thomas facility in the provided details. - If you are seeking bariatric surgery specifically in Columbia, TN, consider checking Ascension Columbia’s services directly or nearby Ascension Saint Thomas locations (Nashville/Murfreesboro) for bariatric surgery programs, surgeon listings, patient reviews, and pre/post-operative care. - Alternatives to consider: other Columbia-area bariatric providers and hospitals, or request referrals to accredited bariatric surgeons within Ascension Saint Thomas network locations.
Clinic Type
Bariatrics
Address
410 42nd Ave N Ste 400 Nashville, TN 37209
Phone
3033
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to the ER.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Ascension website profile (Dr. George B. Lynch): 4.9/5 (57 reviews) (57)
- Ascension, Healthgrades, and Sharecare profiles (Dr. Stephen A. Rich): 5.0/5 (multiple reviews) (272 (Ascension) / 21 (Healthgrades) / 1 (Sharecare))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Nadine Rampp): 5.0/5 (2 reviews) (2)
Patients praise
- Highly rated surgeons with excellent bedside manner
- Professional, knowledgeable, and caring staff
- Clear communication regarding procedures and expectations
- Life-changing health improvements and successful weight loss outcomes reported by patients
- Efficient and easy-to-navigate bariatric programs
Common complaints
- Some patients have reported longer-than-expected wait times for initial appointments
"Dr. Rich met all my expectations... He was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and caring. He explained in detail what I needed. Took plenty of time to get to know my issues."
— Healthgrades patient review for Dr. Stephen A. Rich"Dr. Rich is very caring, he actually sits down with you to discuss what you want and what's best..he explained everything so you understand..very caring Dr. With amazing bedside manner..definitely will recommend him"
— Sharecare patient review for Dr. Stephen A. Rich"Dr. George Lynch is amazing!!!! His bed side manner is unmatched!!! He makes you feel comfortable. Dr. Lynch is the best..."
— Instagram patient review for Dr. George B. LynchSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Bariatric surgery transforms Murfreesboro woman's life | Ascension — Oct 31, 2025
- A Murfreesboro woman’s bariatric transformation | Ascension — Dec 11, 2025
- Middle Tennessee man’s life with 115 lbs. weight loss | Ascension — Dec 5, 2025
- Bariatric Surgery with K. Robert Williams, Jr., MD - Covenant Health — Jan 15, 2026
- From Weight Loss to New Life: East Tennessee Man Receives Life-Saving Kidney Transplant — Jul 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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