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Dr. Fritz Jean-Pierre received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School in Chicago, IL. He completed his general surgery at Mount Sinai-University of Illinois at Chicago then completed his bariatric surgery/minimally-invasive fellowship at Morehouse School of Medicine. He is board-certified by American Board Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. His interests include robotic surgery and complex revision bariatric surgery.
Specialties
Bariatric Surgery
Education & Training
Chicago Medical School
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Spanish - Intermediate
Creole
French
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.9
Based on 139 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
This is a top-notch program. I have been provided by Dr. JP and his staff everything I need to be successful in both short time after my surgery and the long run for a healthy life for many years to come.
July 1, 2024
5
The doctor and staff were very friendly and focused on meeting the goals
June 26, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely nice. The nurse went beyond trying to find solutions to my daily diet intake.
June 25, 2024
5
I enjoyed the visit, period. Everyone walked in with a big smile on their face, which made me feel comfortable.
June 21, 2024
5
Thank you so much. My visit was a very good experience. I felt well cared for and for maybe the first time in a long time, like the healthcare professionals I was meeting with were listening and were for me!
June 5, 2024
5
I love this practice. Everyone is caring,informative and thorough.
June 1, 2024
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre saved my life when he saw my endoscopy and hurried me into the hospital for repair of my ulcerated Roux-en-y with a fistula. His work is close to miraculous and his personality and manner are fantastic. This doctor, with his terrific staff, is amazing. I would travel any distance to see him. Bravo Dr. Fritz Jean-Pierre!!
May 11, 2024
5
The staff was really friendly and helped out in every way they could
May 9, 2024
5
Most of the staff are very nice.
May 5, 2024
5
This was a genuinely lovely experience. I felt respected and had a really nice time meeting everybody. I felt like I learned a lot and really had a great start on my journey. I'm looking forward to working with you all over the next however long it takes. So thank you for a lovely introduction to everything that has to do with welfare bariatrics. Thank you so much. Bye.
April 19, 2024
5
Dr jp is great and understanding
April 7, 2024
5
All good
March 31, 2024
5
The medical assistant was very sweet. The dr jean-pierre took the time listened to me and explained everything throughly. I'm very happy with the visit
March 23, 2024
5
This was a first visit and I am willing to give this office and program a try although I am not sure what to expect right now I am going to do a lot of research and move forward with this process I'm sure I will be a great success story for the future.
March 20, 2024
5
Dr. Jean Pierre is excellent! I would refer him to anyone wanting surgical options for weight loss. His practice is excellent, non-judgmental and very supportive. I have lost 70 lb in my 6 months since surgery and I am more energetic, feel better, and my labs are better than when I was 19 yrs old. I can't say enough about how great his practice is and how happy I am with my results. Thank you all!
March 17, 2024
5
I LOVE THIS OFFICE....
March 16, 2024
5
Wonderful office staff, nurse and doctor.
February 23, 2024
5
Great experience!
February 23, 2024
5
I felt everyone listened. Dr. Pierre was amazing he addressed ALL my concerns.
February 23, 2024
5
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff
February 22, 2024
5
ALL of the staff were so awesome!!! From the receptionist, to Wanda MHA, to Dr JP!!! The office & staff were wonderful!!!
February 18, 2024
5
I felt welcomed, seen and heard
February 10, 2024
5
Dr. Jean... JP and his staff and that whole organization with the WellStar Weight Loss Center are spot on, 100% the best.
January 16, 2024
5
I had a great experience during my visit from the front desk to the nurse to the doctor. I feel great about my care plan.
January 12, 2024
5
Excellent
January 10, 2024
5
This experience thus far has been great with Dr. Jean-Pierre and his team. I'm terrified but his team has comforted me through this process. I will trust Dr. Pierre.
January 1, 2024
5
This office has always a pleasure. They always give me tons of information. The front is desk is always a pleasure. Thank you!
December 30, 2023
5
Whole office was great and kind!
December 30, 2023
5
Awesome experience and I feel confident in the care of Dr. J.P. It's also a plus that he and I are from the same hometown.
December 20, 2023
5
Dr. Pierre is very through and personable and totally professional. He clarify your answers to questions.
December 20, 2023
5
This is a top-notch program. I have been provided by Dr. JP and his staff everything I need to be successful in both short time after my surgery and the long run for a healthy life for many years to come.
July 1, 2024
5
The doctor and staff were very friendly and focused on meeting the goals
June 26, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely nice. The nurse went beyond trying to find solutions to my daily diet intake.
June 25, 2024
5
I enjoyed the visit, period. Everyone walked in with a big smile on their face, which made me feel comfortable.
June 21, 2024
5
Thank you so much. My visit was a very good experience. I felt well cared for and for maybe the first time in a long time, like the healthcare professionals I was meeting with were listening and were for me!
June 5, 2024
5
I love this practice. Everyone is caring,informative and thorough.
June 1, 2024
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre saved my life when he saw my endoscopy and hurried me into the hospital for repair of my ulcerated Roux-en-y with a fistula. His work is close to miraculous and his personality and manner are fantastic. This doctor, with his terrific staff, is amazing. I would travel any distance to see him. Bravo Dr. Fritz Jean-Pierre!!
May 11, 2024
5
The staff was really friendly and helped out in every way they could
May 9, 2024
5
Most of the staff are very nice.
May 5, 2024
5
This was a genuinely lovely experience. I felt respected and had a really nice time meeting everybody. I felt like I learned a lot and really had a great start on my journey. I'm looking forward to working with you all over the next however long it takes. So thank you for a lovely introduction to everything that has to do with welfare bariatrics. Thank you so much. Bye.
April 19, 2024
5
Dr jp is great and understanding
April 7, 2024
5
All good
March 31, 2024
5
The medical assistant was very sweet. The dr jean-pierre took the time listened to me and explained everything throughly. I'm very happy with the visit
March 23, 2024
5
This was a first visit and I am willing to give this office and program a try although I am not sure what to expect right now I am going to do a lot of research and move forward with this process I'm sure I will be a great success story for the future.
March 20, 2024
5
Dr. Jean Pierre is excellent! I would refer him to anyone wanting surgical options for weight loss. His practice is excellent, non-judgmental and very supportive. I have lost 70 lb in my 6 months since surgery and I am more energetic, feel better, and my labs are better than when I was 19 yrs old. I can't say enough about how great his practice is and how happy I am with my results. Thank you all!
March 17, 2024
5
I LOVE THIS OFFICE....
March 16, 2024
5
Wonderful office staff, nurse and doctor.
February 23, 2024
5
Great experience!
February 23, 2024
5
I felt everyone listened. Dr. Pierre was amazing he addressed ALL my concerns.
February 23, 2024
5
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff
February 22, 2024
5
ALL of the staff were so awesome!!! From the receptionist, to Wanda MHA, to Dr JP!!! The office & staff were wonderful!!!
February 18, 2024
5
I felt welcomed, seen and heard
February 10, 2024
5
Dr. Jean... JP and his staff and that whole organization with the WellStar Weight Loss Center are spot on, 100% the best.
January 16, 2024
5
I had a great experience during my visit from the front desk to the nurse to the doctor. I feel great about my care plan.
January 12, 2024
5
Excellent
January 10, 2024
5
This experience thus far has been great with Dr. Jean-Pierre and his team. I'm terrified but his team has comforted me through this process. I will trust Dr. Pierre.
January 1, 2024
5
This office has always a pleasure. They always give me tons of information. The front is desk is always a pleasure. Thank you!
December 30, 2023
5
Whole office was great and kind!
December 30, 2023
5
Awesome experience and I feel confident in the care of Dr. J.P. It's also a plus that he and I are from the same hometown.
December 20, 2023
5
Dr. Pierre is very through and personable and totally professional. He clarify your answers to questions.
December 20, 2023
5
This is a top-notch program. I have been provided by Dr. JP and his staff everything I need to be successful in both short time after my surgery and the long run for a healthy life for many years to come.
July 1, 2024
5
The doctor and staff were very friendly and focused on meeting the goals
June 26, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely nice. The nurse went beyond trying to find solutions to my daily diet intake.
June 25, 2024
5
I enjoyed the visit, period. Everyone walked in with a big smile on their face, which made me feel comfortable.
June 21, 2024
5
Thank you so much. My visit was a very good experience. I felt well cared for and for maybe the first time in a long time, like the healthcare professionals I was meeting with were listening and were for me!
June 5, 2024
5
I love this practice. Everyone is caring,informative and thorough.
June 1, 2024
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre saved my life when he saw my endoscopy and hurried me into the hospital for repair of my ulcerated Roux-en-y with a fistula. His work is close to miraculous and his personality and manner are fantastic. This doctor, with his terrific staff, is amazing. I would travel any distance to see him. Bravo Dr. Fritz Jean-Pierre!!
May 11, 2024
5
The staff was really friendly and helped out in every way they could
May 9, 2024
5
Most of the staff are very nice.
May 5, 2024
5
This was a genuinely lovely experience. I felt respected and had a really nice time meeting everybody. I felt like I learned a lot and really had a great start on my journey. I'm looking forward to working with you all over the next however long it takes. So thank you for a lovely introduction to everything that has to do with welfare bariatrics. Thank you so much. Bye.
April 19, 2024
5
Dr jp is great and understanding
April 7, 2024
5
All good
March 31, 2024
5
The medical assistant was very sweet. The dr jean-pierre took the time listened to me and explained everything throughly. I'm very happy with the visit
March 23, 2024
5
This was a first visit and I am willing to give this office and program a try although I am not sure what to expect right now I am going to do a lot of research and move forward with this process I'm sure I will be a great success story for the future.
March 20, 2024
5
Dr. Jean Pierre is excellent! I would refer him to anyone wanting surgical options for weight loss. His practice is excellent, non-judgmental and very supportive. I have lost 70 lb in my 6 months since surgery and I am more energetic, feel better, and my labs are better than when I was 19 yrs old. I can't say enough about how great his practice is and how happy I am with my results. Thank you all!
March 17, 2024
5
I LOVE THIS OFFICE....
March 16, 2024
5
Wonderful office staff, nurse and doctor.
February 23, 2024
5
Great experience!
February 23, 2024
5
I felt everyone listened. Dr. Pierre was amazing he addressed ALL my concerns.
February 23, 2024
5
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff
February 22, 2024
5
ALL of the staff were so awesome!!! From the receptionist, to Wanda MHA, to Dr JP!!! The office & staff were wonderful!!!
February 18, 2024
5
I felt welcomed, seen and heard
February 10, 2024
5
Dr. Jean... JP and his staff and that whole organization with the WellStar Weight Loss Center are spot on, 100% the best.
January 16, 2024
5
I had a great experience during my visit from the front desk to the nurse to the doctor. I feel great about my care plan.
January 12, 2024
5
Excellent
January 10, 2024
5
This experience thus far has been great with Dr. Jean-Pierre and his team. I'm terrified but his team has comforted me through this process. I will trust Dr. Pierre.
January 1, 2024
5
This office has always a pleasure. They always give me tons of information. The front is desk is always a pleasure. Thank you!
December 30, 2023
5
Whole office was great and kind!
December 30, 2023
5
Awesome experience and I feel confident in the care of Dr. J.P. It's also a plus that he and I are from the same hometown.
December 20, 2023
5
Dr. Pierre is very through and personable and totally professional. He clarify your answers to questions.
December 20, 2023
5
This is a top-notch program. I have been provided by Dr. JP and his staff everything I need to be successful in both short time after my surgery and the long run for a healthy life for many years to come.
July 1, 2024
5
The doctor and staff were very friendly and focused on meeting the goals
June 26, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely nice. The nurse went beyond trying to find solutions to my daily diet intake.
June 25, 2024
5
I enjoyed the visit, period. Everyone walked in with a big smile on their face, which made me feel comfortable.
June 21, 2024
5
Thank you so much. My visit was a very good experience. I felt well cared for and for maybe the first time in a long time, like the healthcare professionals I was meeting with were listening and were for me!
June 5, 2024
5
I love this practice. Everyone is caring,informative and thorough.
June 1, 2024
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre saved my life when he saw my endoscopy and hurried me into the hospital for repair of my ulcerated Roux-en-y with a fistula. His work is close to miraculous and his personality and manner are fantastic. This doctor, with his terrific staff, is amazing. I would travel any distance to see him. Bravo Dr. Fritz Jean-Pierre!!
May 11, 2024
5
The staff was really friendly and helped out in every way they could
May 9, 2024
5
Most of the staff are very nice.
May 5, 2024
5
This was a genuinely lovely experience. I felt respected and had a really nice time meeting everybody. I felt like I learned a lot and really had a great start on my journey. I'm looking forward to working with you all over the next however long it takes. So thank you for a lovely introduction to everything that has to do with welfare bariatrics. Thank you so much. Bye.
April 19, 2024
5
Dr jp is great and understanding
April 7, 2024
5
All good
March 31, 2024
5
The medical assistant was very sweet. The dr jean-pierre took the time listened to me and explained everything throughly. I'm very happy with the visit
March 23, 2024
5
This was a first visit and I am willing to give this office and program a try although I am not sure what to expect right now I am going to do a lot of research and move forward with this process I'm sure I will be a great success story for the future.
March 20, 2024
5
Dr. Jean Pierre is excellent! I would refer him to anyone wanting surgical options for weight loss. His practice is excellent, non-judgmental and very supportive. I have lost 70 lb in my 6 months since surgery and I am more energetic, feel better, and my labs are better than when I was 19 yrs old. I can't say enough about how great his practice is and how happy I am with my results. Thank you all!
March 17, 2024
5
I LOVE THIS OFFICE....
March 16, 2024
5
Wonderful office staff, nurse and doctor.
February 23, 2024
5
I felt everyone listened. Dr. Pierre was amazing he addressed ALL my concerns.
February 23, 2024
5
Great experience!
February 23, 2024
5
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff
February 22, 2024
5
ALL of the staff were so awesome!!! From the receptionist, to Wanda MHA, to Dr JP!!! The office & staff were wonderful!!!
February 18, 2024
5
I felt welcomed, seen and heard
February 10, 2024
5
Dr. Jean... JP and his staff and that whole organization with the WellStar Weight Loss Center are spot on, 100% the best.
January 16, 2024
5
I had a great experience during my visit from the front desk to the nurse to the doctor. I feel great about my care plan.
January 12, 2024
5
Excellent
January 10, 2024
5
This experience thus far has been great with Dr. Jean-Pierre and his team. I'm terrified but his team has comforted me through this process. I will trust Dr. Pierre.
January 1, 2024
5
This office has always a pleasure. They always give me tons of information. The front is desk is always a pleasure. Thank you!
December 30, 2023
5
Whole office was great and kind!
December 30, 2023
5
Awesome experience and I feel confident in the care of Dr. J.P. It's also a plus that he and I are from the same hometown.
December 20, 2023
5
Dr. Pierre is very through and personable and totally professional. He clarify your answers to questions.
December 20, 2023
5
Awesome experience and I feel confident in the care of Dr. J.P. It's also a plus that he and I are from the same hometown.
December 20, 2023
5
Dr. Pierre is very through and personable and totally professional. He clarify your answers to questions.
December 20, 2023
5
Whole office was great and kind!
December 30, 2023
5
This office has always a pleasure. They always give me tons of information. The front is desk is always a pleasure. Thank you!
December 30, 2023
5
This experience thus far has been great with Dr. Jean-Pierre and his team. I'm terrified but his team has comforted me through this process. I will trust Dr. Pierre.
January 1, 2024
5
Excellent
January 10, 2024
5
I had a great experience during my visit from the front desk to the nurse to the doctor. I feel great about my care plan.
January 12, 2024
5
Dr. Jean... JP and his staff and that whole organization with the WellStar Weight Loss Center are spot on, 100% the best.
January 16, 2024
5
I felt welcomed, seen and heard
February 10, 2024
5
ALL of the staff were so awesome!!! From the receptionist, to Wanda MHA, to Dr JP!!! The office & staff were wonderful!!!
February 18, 2024
5
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff
February 22, 2024
5
Great experience!
February 23, 2024
5
I felt everyone listened. Dr. Pierre was amazing he addressed ALL my concerns.
February 23, 2024
5
Wonderful office staff, nurse and doctor.
February 23, 2024
5
I LOVE THIS OFFICE....
March 16, 2024
5
Dr. Jean Pierre is excellent! I would refer him to anyone wanting surgical options for weight loss. His practice is excellent, non-judgmental and very supportive. I have lost 70 lb in my 6 months since surgery and I am more energetic, feel better, and my labs are better than when I was 19 yrs old. I can't say enough about how great his practice is and how happy I am with my results. Thank you all!
March 17, 2024
5
This was a first visit and I am willing to give this office and program a try although I am not sure what to expect right now I am going to do a lot of research and move forward with this process I'm sure I will be a great success story for the future.
March 20, 2024
5
The medical assistant was very sweet. The dr jean-pierre took the time listened to me and explained everything throughly. I'm very happy with the visit
March 23, 2024
5
All good
March 31, 2024
5
Dr jp is great and understanding
April 7, 2024
5
This was a genuinely lovely experience. I felt respected and had a really nice time meeting everybody. I felt like I learned a lot and really had a great start on my journey. I'm looking forward to working with you all over the next however long it takes. So thank you for a lovely introduction to everything that has to do with welfare bariatrics. Thank you so much. Bye.
April 19, 2024
5
Most of the staff are very nice.
May 5, 2024
5
The staff was really friendly and helped out in every way they could
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre saved my life when he saw my endoscopy and hurried me into the hospital for repair of my ulcerated Roux-en-y with a fistula. His work is close to miraculous and his personality and manner are fantastic. This doctor, with his terrific staff, is amazing. I would travel any distance to see him. Bravo Dr. Fritz Jean-Pierre!!
May 11, 2024
5
I love this practice. Everyone is caring,informative and thorough.
June 1, 2024
5
Thank you so much. My visit was a very good experience. I felt well cared for and for maybe the first time in a long time, like the healthcare professionals I was meeting with were listening and were for me!
June 5, 2024
5
I enjoyed the visit, period. Everyone walked in with a big smile on their face, which made me feel comfortable.
June 21, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely nice. The nurse went beyond trying to find solutions to my daily diet intake.
June 25, 2024
5
The doctor and staff were very friendly and focused on meeting the goals
June 26, 2024
5
This is a top-notch program. I have been provided by Dr. JP and his staff everything I need to be successful in both short time after my surgery and the long run for a healthy life for many years to come.
July 1, 2024
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