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Dr. Jean-Pierre is a highly accomplished surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery. He offers expert care for patients aged 18 and older. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School and completed his fellowship in bariatric surgery at the Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Jean-Pierre is a board-certified General Surgeon and fellowship trained in Bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He is a distinguished fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. He serves as the medical director Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and service line lead for bariatric surgery at Wellstar Health System. He is a key opinion leader, proctor, consultant, and speaker for robotic surgery. He mentors surgeons around the country on the implementation of robotic bariatric surgery technology.
His areas of specialization include:
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass/ RNY
Laparoscopic Duodenal switch/ SADI
Gastric Sleeve
LAP-BAND Correction
Revision Bariatric Surgery
Foregut/Antireflux
In his spare time, Dr. JP supports his alma mater the Florida Gators and enjoys watching an intense soccer match. He is also an avid cook and calls himself the personal chef of his household. He enjoys experimenting with new cooking techniques and incorporating intense spices and flavors into his dishes. His signature dish is his seafood paella and his decadent crème brûlée.
Dr. Jean-Pierre welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Specialties
Bariatric Surgery
Education & Training
Chicago Medical School
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
Mt. Sinai Hospital - Unv. of Illinois at Chicago
Fellowship
Morehouse School of Medicine
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
4.8
Based on 144 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
I love the bariatric staff and my provider, they always treat me with such care and take the time listen to my concerns and help me find solutions. They follow up with everything and they always make me feel like I matter, the office is beyond amazing. I've always had a great experience there and will continue to go to this office.
April 14, 2025
5
It was Very comfortable experience. Felt like I was in good hands.
April 10, 2025
5
Excellent job,very professional,staff very knowledgeable and friendly.
April 6, 2025
5
As a transfer patient, Dr. Fritz and his whole staff made me feel so welcomed and validated. They are such a God send to me! Thank you all for the wonderful welcome and care! It was such a moral booster and answer to much prayer!
April 6, 2025
5
The doctors and staff are wonderful. I can't say enough good things about them. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
April 5, 2025
5
From the time with the registrar, to the nurse who took down my history with precision we were taken such good care of. Jean-Pierre has taken care of both my husband and I. Every appointment we have had with him made us feel we were in great hands. He LISTENs and takes time to lay out your plan of care, gives all options that could be possible, and I honestly trust him with my care! The entire team deserves straight 20s
March 31, 2025
5
It was an over all phenomenal experience. I'm truly excited about what's in store for me with the help of this physician and his staff.
March 21, 2025
5
Dr. J.P. was super knowledgeable and he made me understand every aspect of my surgery. I really enjoyed the bariatric program and everything that I learned in nutrition and dietary classes really helped me to understand the journey that the GSB entails. I just really want to thank the entire office, but especially Dr. J.P. for just answering all my questions and being so knowledgeable in the area to find what's best for me, my health care. Thank you.
February 26, 2025
5
Thanks everyone for your support and kindness.
February 24, 2025
4
From the front with Angela to the back with the RN I think her name was Debra and Dr. Pierre everyone was extremely nice and respectful!
February 19, 2025
5
I absolutely love this practice. The staff, is knowledgeable and understanding. Doctor Jean is the absolute best Doctor ever. He remembers me as a patient of over 10 years. Best Doctor on this planet.
February 12, 2025
5
Wellstar Bariatric and Dr. Jean-Pierre is Simply THE Best!!
February 6, 2025
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre is the best bariatric surgeon, doctor, person, friend, professional that I would be honored to recommend or refer to, prefer, refer him to anyone, anyone that needs him because he is a great doctor. Thank you.
January 22, 2025
5
I love dr JP
January 19, 2025
4
A bit rushed because I'm medically complex. I'm excited to see if they can help me.
January 12, 2025
5
Always a 10 out of 10 experience
January 11, 2025
5
Dr JP is always so professional and thorough. He explains everything in great detail. His staff always go above and beyond at each and every visit
December 14, 2024
5
Great staff,excellent job.
December 4, 2024
5
Great
November 26, 2024
5
This provider is the absolute best. I always feel so safe and comfortable at my visits with him. I always know my health is in great care with Dr. Jean-Pierre.
November 24, 2024
5
Always a great experience with Dr. JP. He doesn't rush the appointments and always listens to my concerns.
November 16, 2024
5
My first visit was absolutely amazing, the staff was beyond amazing. I'm excited about taking this weight loss journey and have them to be apart of it.
November 13, 2024
5
Excellent doctor and staff.
November 9, 2024
5
He was great, really informative & engaging. I told my mom and she made an appointment. Absolutely fantastic appointment
October 27, 2024
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre is the greatest, easy to talk to, really listen to me. I felt like I have been coming to him for years even if this was my first visit. Thumbs up to Dr. Jean-Pierre.
October 26, 2024
5
I had an amazing visit .
October 20, 2024
5
It is always a pleasant environment when visiting this office.
October 13, 2024
5
I've always loved Dr JP and Katrice! The nurse and FOS are were wonderful too!
October 6, 2024
5
Great experience.
September 29, 2024
3
I was pleased with the surgeon, but not so pleased with the office and the procedure, how everything went to get the surgery. I think they could do a whole lot better than what they do. That's why I recommended a five. Dr. Jean-Pierre was good, but he really needs to work on his office, his team and his office.
September 26, 2024
5
I love the bariatric staff and my provider, they always treat me with such care and take the time listen to my concerns and help me find solutions. They follow up with everything and they always make me feel like I matter, the office is beyond amazing. I've always had a great experience there and will continue to go to this office.
April 14, 2025
5
It was Very comfortable experience. Felt like I was in good hands.
April 10, 2025
5
Excellent job,very professional,staff very knowledgeable and friendly.
April 6, 2025
5
As a transfer patient, Dr. Fritz and his whole staff made me feel so welcomed and validated. They are such a God send to me! Thank you all for the wonderful welcome and care! It was such a moral booster and answer to much prayer!
April 6, 2025
5
The doctors and staff are wonderful. I can't say enough good things about them. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
April 5, 2025
5
From the time with the registrar, to the nurse who took down my history with precision we were taken such good care of. Jean-Pierre has taken care of both my husband and I. Every appointment we have had with him made us feel we were in great hands. He LISTENs and takes time to lay out your plan of care, gives all options that could be possible, and I honestly trust him with my care! The entire team deserves straight 20s
March 31, 2025
5
It was an over all phenomenal experience. I'm truly excited about what's in store for me with the help of this physician and his staff.
March 21, 2025
5
Dr. J.P. was super knowledgeable and he made me understand every aspect of my surgery. I really enjoyed the bariatric program and everything that I learned in nutrition and dietary classes really helped me to understand the journey that the GSB entails. I just really want to thank the entire office, but especially Dr. J.P. for just answering all my questions and being so knowledgeable in the area to find what's best for me, my health care. Thank you.
February 26, 2025
5
Thanks everyone for your support and kindness.
February 24, 2025
5
I absolutely love this practice. The staff, is knowledgeable and understanding. Doctor Jean is the absolute best Doctor ever. He remembers me as a patient of over 10 years. Best Doctor on this planet.
February 12, 2025
5
Wellstar Bariatric and Dr. Jean-Pierre is Simply THE Best!!
February 6, 2025
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre is the best bariatric surgeon, doctor, person, friend, professional that I would be honored to recommend or refer to, prefer, refer him to anyone, anyone that needs him because he is a great doctor. Thank you.
January 22, 2025
5
I love dr JP
January 19, 2025
5
Always a 10 out of 10 experience
January 11, 2025
5
Dr JP is always so professional and thorough. He explains everything in great detail. His staff always go above and beyond at each and every visit
December 14, 2024
5
Great staff,excellent job.
December 4, 2024
5
Great
November 26, 2024
5
This provider is the absolute best. I always feel so safe and comfortable at my visits with him. I always know my health is in great care with Dr. Jean-Pierre.
November 24, 2024
5
Always a great experience with Dr. JP. He doesn't rush the appointments and always listens to my concerns.
November 16, 2024
5
My first visit was absolutely amazing, the staff was beyond amazing. I'm excited about taking this weight loss journey and have them to be apart of it.
November 13, 2024
5
Excellent doctor and staff.
November 9, 2024
5
He was great, really informative & engaging. I told my mom and she made an appointment. Absolutely fantastic appointment
October 27, 2024
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre is the greatest, easy to talk to, really listen to me. I felt like I have been coming to him for years even if this was my first visit. Thumbs up to Dr. Jean-Pierre.
October 26, 2024
5
I had an amazing visit .
October 20, 2024
5
It is always a pleasant environment when visiting this office.
October 13, 2024
5
I've always loved Dr JP and Katrice! The nurse and FOS are were wonderful too!
October 6, 2024
5
Great experience.
September 29, 2024
4
From the front with Angela to the back with the RN I think her name was Debra and Dr. Pierre everyone was extremely nice and respectful!
February 19, 2025
4
A bit rushed because I'm medically complex. I'm excited to see if they can help me.
January 12, 2025
3
I was pleased with the surgeon, but not so pleased with the office and the procedure, how everything went to get the surgery. I think they could do a whole lot better than what they do. That's why I recommended a five. Dr. Jean-Pierre was good, but he really needs to work on his office, his team and his office.
September 26, 2024
3
I was pleased with the surgeon, but not so pleased with the office and the procedure, how everything went to get the surgery. I think they could do a whole lot better than what they do. That's why I recommended a five. Dr. Jean-Pierre was good, but he really needs to work on his office, his team and his office.
September 26, 2024
4
From the front with Angela to the back with the RN I think her name was Debra and Dr. Pierre everyone was extremely nice and respectful!
February 19, 2025
4
A bit rushed because I'm medically complex. I'm excited to see if they can help me.
January 12, 2025
5
I love the bariatric staff and my provider, they always treat me with such care and take the time listen to my concerns and help me find solutions. They follow up with everything and they always make me feel like I matter, the office is beyond amazing. I've always had a great experience there and will continue to go to this office.
April 14, 2025
5
It was Very comfortable experience. Felt like I was in good hands.
April 10, 2025
5
Excellent job,very professional,staff very knowledgeable and friendly.
April 6, 2025
5
As a transfer patient, Dr. Fritz and his whole staff made me feel so welcomed and validated. They are such a God send to me! Thank you all for the wonderful welcome and care! It was such a moral booster and answer to much prayer!
April 6, 2025
5
The doctors and staff are wonderful. I can't say enough good things about them. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
April 5, 2025
5
From the time with the registrar, to the nurse who took down my history with precision we were taken such good care of. Jean-Pierre has taken care of both my husband and I. Every appointment we have had with him made us feel we were in great hands. He LISTENs and takes time to lay out your plan of care, gives all options that could be possible, and I honestly trust him with my care! The entire team deserves straight 20s
March 31, 2025
5
It was an over all phenomenal experience. I'm truly excited about what's in store for me with the help of this physician and his staff.
March 21, 2025
5
Dr. J.P. was super knowledgeable and he made me understand every aspect of my surgery. I really enjoyed the bariatric program and everything that I learned in nutrition and dietary classes really helped me to understand the journey that the GSB entails. I just really want to thank the entire office, but especially Dr. J.P. for just answering all my questions and being so knowledgeable in the area to find what's best for me, my health care. Thank you.
February 26, 2025
5
Thanks everyone for your support and kindness.
February 24, 2025
5
I absolutely love this practice. The staff, is knowledgeable and understanding. Doctor Jean is the absolute best Doctor ever. He remembers me as a patient of over 10 years. Best Doctor on this planet.
February 12, 2025
5
Wellstar Bariatric and Dr. Jean-Pierre is Simply THE Best!!
February 6, 2025
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre is the best bariatric surgeon, doctor, person, friend, professional that I would be honored to recommend or refer to, prefer, refer him to anyone, anyone that needs him because he is a great doctor. Thank you.
January 22, 2025
5
I love dr JP
January 19, 2025
5
Always a 10 out of 10 experience
January 11, 2025
5
Dr JP is always so professional and thorough. He explains everything in great detail. His staff always go above and beyond at each and every visit
December 14, 2024
5
Great staff,excellent job.
December 4, 2024
5
Great
November 26, 2024
5
This provider is the absolute best. I always feel so safe and comfortable at my visits with him. I always know my health is in great care with Dr. Jean-Pierre.
November 24, 2024
5
Always a great experience with Dr. JP. He doesn't rush the appointments and always listens to my concerns.
November 16, 2024
5
My first visit was absolutely amazing, the staff was beyond amazing. I'm excited about taking this weight loss journey and have them to be apart of it.
November 13, 2024
5
Excellent doctor and staff.
November 9, 2024
5
He was great, really informative & engaging. I told my mom and she made an appointment. Absolutely fantastic appointment
October 27, 2024
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre is the greatest, easy to talk to, really listen to me. I felt like I have been coming to him for years even if this was my first visit. Thumbs up to Dr. Jean-Pierre.
October 26, 2024
5
I had an amazing visit .
October 20, 2024
5
It is always a pleasant environment when visiting this office.
October 13, 2024
5
I've always loved Dr JP and Katrice! The nurse and FOS are were wonderful too!
October 6, 2024
5
Great experience.
September 29, 2024
5
I love the bariatric staff and my provider, they always treat me with such care and take the time listen to my concerns and help me find solutions. They follow up with everything and they always make me feel like I matter, the office is beyond amazing. I've always had a great experience there and will continue to go to this office.
April 14, 2025
5
It was Very comfortable experience. Felt like I was in good hands.
April 10, 2025
5
Excellent job,very professional,staff very knowledgeable and friendly.
April 6, 2025
5
As a transfer patient, Dr. Fritz and his whole staff made me feel so welcomed and validated. They are such a God send to me! Thank you all for the wonderful welcome and care! It was such a moral booster and answer to much prayer!
April 6, 2025
5
The doctors and staff are wonderful. I can't say enough good things about them. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
April 5, 2025
5
From the time with the registrar, to the nurse who took down my history with precision we were taken such good care of. Jean-Pierre has taken care of both my husband and I. Every appointment we have had with him made us feel we were in great hands. He LISTENs and takes time to lay out your plan of care, gives all options that could be possible, and I honestly trust him with my care! The entire team deserves straight 20s
March 31, 2025
5
It was an over all phenomenal experience. I'm truly excited about what's in store for me with the help of this physician and his staff.
March 21, 2025
5
Dr. J.P. was super knowledgeable and he made me understand every aspect of my surgery. I really enjoyed the bariatric program and everything that I learned in nutrition and dietary classes really helped me to understand the journey that the GSB entails. I just really want to thank the entire office, but especially Dr. J.P. for just answering all my questions and being so knowledgeable in the area to find what's best for me, my health care. Thank you.
February 26, 2025
5
Thanks everyone for your support and kindness.
February 24, 2025
4
From the front with Angela to the back with the RN I think her name was Debra and Dr. Pierre everyone was extremely nice and respectful!
February 19, 2025
5
I absolutely love this practice. The staff, is knowledgeable and understanding. Doctor Jean is the absolute best Doctor ever. He remembers me as a patient of over 10 years. Best Doctor on this planet.
February 12, 2025
5
Wellstar Bariatric and Dr. Jean-Pierre is Simply THE Best!!
February 6, 2025
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre is the best bariatric surgeon, doctor, person, friend, professional that I would be honored to recommend or refer to, prefer, refer him to anyone, anyone that needs him because he is a great doctor. Thank you.
January 22, 2025
5
I love dr JP
January 19, 2025
4
A bit rushed because I'm medically complex. I'm excited to see if they can help me.
January 12, 2025
5
Always a 10 out of 10 experience
January 11, 2025
5
Dr JP is always so professional and thorough. He explains everything in great detail. His staff always go above and beyond at each and every visit
December 14, 2024
5
Great staff,excellent job.
December 4, 2024
5
Great
November 26, 2024
5
This provider is the absolute best. I always feel so safe and comfortable at my visits with him. I always know my health is in great care with Dr. Jean-Pierre.
November 24, 2024
5
Always a great experience with Dr. JP. He doesn't rush the appointments and always listens to my concerns.
November 16, 2024
5
My first visit was absolutely amazing, the staff was beyond amazing. I'm excited about taking this weight loss journey and have them to be apart of it.
November 13, 2024
5
Excellent doctor and staff.
November 9, 2024
5
He was great, really informative & engaging. I told my mom and she made an appointment. Absolutely fantastic appointment
October 27, 2024
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre is the greatest, easy to talk to, really listen to me. I felt like I have been coming to him for years even if this was my first visit. Thumbs up to Dr. Jean-Pierre.
October 26, 2024
5
I had an amazing visit .
October 20, 2024
5
It is always a pleasant environment when visiting this office.
October 13, 2024
5
I've always loved Dr JP and Katrice! The nurse and FOS are were wonderful too!
October 6, 2024
5
Great experience.
September 29, 2024
3
I was pleased with the surgeon, but not so pleased with the office and the procedure, how everything went to get the surgery. I think they could do a whole lot better than what they do. That's why I recommended a five. Dr. Jean-Pierre was good, but he really needs to work on his office, his team and his office.
September 26, 2024
3
I was pleased with the surgeon, but not so pleased with the office and the procedure, how everything went to get the surgery. I think they could do a whole lot better than what they do. That's why I recommended a five. Dr. Jean-Pierre was good, but he really needs to work on his office, his team and his office.
September 26, 2024
5
Great experience.
September 29, 2024
5
I've always loved Dr JP and Katrice! The nurse and FOS are were wonderful too!
October 6, 2024
5
It is always a pleasant environment when visiting this office.
October 13, 2024
5
I had an amazing visit .
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre is the greatest, easy to talk to, really listen to me. I felt like I have been coming to him for years even if this was my first visit. Thumbs up to Dr. Jean-Pierre.
October 26, 2024
5
He was great, really informative & engaging. I told my mom and she made an appointment. Absolutely fantastic appointment
October 27, 2024
5
Excellent doctor and staff.
November 9, 2024
5
My first visit was absolutely amazing, the staff was beyond amazing. I'm excited about taking this weight loss journey and have them to be apart of it.
November 13, 2024
5
Always a great experience with Dr. JP. He doesn't rush the appointments and always listens to my concerns.
November 16, 2024
5
This provider is the absolute best. I always feel so safe and comfortable at my visits with him. I always know my health is in great care with Dr. Jean-Pierre.
November 24, 2024
5
Great
November 26, 2024
5
Great staff,excellent job.
December 4, 2024
5
Dr JP is always so professional and thorough. He explains everything in great detail. His staff always go above and beyond at each and every visit
December 14, 2024
5
Always a 10 out of 10 experience
January 11, 2025
4
A bit rushed because I'm medically complex. I'm excited to see if they can help me.
January 12, 2025
5
I love dr JP
January 19, 2025
5
Dr. Jean-Pierre is the best bariatric surgeon, doctor, person, friend, professional that I would be honored to recommend or refer to, prefer, refer him to anyone, anyone that needs him because he is a great doctor. Thank you.
January 22, 2025
5
Wellstar Bariatric and Dr. Jean-Pierre is Simply THE Best!!
February 6, 2025
5
I absolutely love this practice. The staff, is knowledgeable and understanding. Doctor Jean is the absolute best Doctor ever. He remembers me as a patient of over 10 years. Best Doctor on this planet.
February 12, 2025
4
From the front with Angela to the back with the RN I think her name was Debra and Dr. Pierre everyone was extremely nice and respectful!
February 19, 2025
5
Thanks everyone for your support and kindness.
February 24, 2025
5
Dr. J.P. was super knowledgeable and he made me understand every aspect of my surgery. I really enjoyed the bariatric program and everything that I learned in nutrition and dietary classes really helped me to understand the journey that the GSB entails. I just really want to thank the entire office, but especially Dr. J.P. for just answering all my questions and being so knowledgeable in the area to find what's best for me, my health care. Thank you.
February 26, 2025
5
It was an over all phenomenal experience. I'm truly excited about what's in store for me with the help of this physician and his staff.
March 21, 2025
5
From the time with the registrar, to the nurse who took down my history with precision we were taken such good care of. Jean-Pierre has taken care of both my husband and I. Every appointment we have had with him made us feel we were in great hands. He LISTENs and takes time to lay out your plan of care, gives all options that could be possible, and I honestly trust him with my care! The entire team deserves straight 20s
March 31, 2025
5
The doctors and staff are wonderful. I can't say enough good things about them. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
April 5, 2025
5
As a transfer patient, Dr. Fritz and his whole staff made me feel so welcomed and validated. They are such a God send to me! Thank you all for the wonderful welcome and care! It was such a moral booster and answer to much prayer!
April 6, 2025
5
Excellent job,very professional,staff very knowledgeable and friendly.
April 6, 2025
5
It was Very comfortable experience. Felt like I was in good hands.
April 10, 2025
5
I love the bariatric staff and my provider, they always treat me with such care and take the time listen to my concerns and help me find solutions. They follow up with everything and they always make me feel like I matter, the office is beyond amazing. I've always had a great experience there and will continue to go to this office.
April 14, 2025
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