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Expert Weight Loss Through Lifestyle, Medication, or Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery
At Oneka Bariatrics & Wellness, we offer three personalized paths to lasting weight loss – from lifestyle coaching and GLP-1 medications to minimally invasive bariatric surgery. Serving patients across Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Alpharetta, and the greater metro area.
Project Oneka & Project Pivot are our structured 6-week virtual group programs designed to help you build lasting habits from the inside out. Project Oneka focuses on balanced nutrition, while Project Pivot addresses the mindset shifts that make those changes stick. Together, they cover the full picture of sustainable wellness.
Both programs are designed for patients throughout the Atlanta metro area, whether you’re preparing for surgery, recovering from it, or pursuing results without it. Facilitated in a supportive group setting with expert coaches who understand your whole health journey, not just the number on the scale.
Our medical weight loss program combines evidence-based GLP-1 treatments – including semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) – with individualized care to help Atlanta-area patients achieve safe, effective results. Every plan is built around your unique physiology, lifestyle, and goals, with ongoing provider support to keep you on track.
We perform gastric sleeve (VSG), gastric bypass, ESG, and revision surgery at accredited hospitals and surgical centers in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Belgrave’s fellowship-trained expertise in minimally invasive techniques means smaller incisions, faster recovery, and exceptional long-term outcomes. Our team guides you through every step, from your first consultation and insurance verification through surgery, recovery, and lifelong follow-up support.
Dr. Shani Belgrave is a fellowship-trained, board-certified minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon serving Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metro area. Named to Atlanta Magazine’s 2026 Top Doctor’s and the 2025 Young Physician of the Year by the Atlanta Medical Association, she brings a rare combination of surgical precision and genuine compassion to every patient relationship.
A native of Silver Spring, Maryland, Dr. Belgrave completed both her undergraduate and medical education at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. She went on to complete her general surgery residency at the University of Maryland — where she earned accolades for academic excellence and published research on tissue remodeling following injury — before pursuing a competitive fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of Washington.
Dr. Belgrave holds active memberships in the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the American College of Surgeons (ACS), and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). She currently serves as President-Elect of the Atlanta Medical Association, leading initiatives in advocacy, professional development, and community health.
Deeply committed to medical education, she actively mentors medical students and has been featured in national outlets including Sheen Magazine, NYU Doctor Radio on SiriusXM, and The Baltimore Times. As host of The Coalition Talk Show — a bimonthly podcast available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts — Dr. Belgrave brings expert voices to the forefront of health empowerment.
Guided by the belief that “there are no limits,” Dr. Belgrave invites you to explore what’s possible when compassionate care meets surgical excellence.
Oneka Bariatrics and Wellness exists to transform lives – physically, emotionally, and culturally. We are redefining what care feels like through surgical excellence, emotional fluency, and a commitment to every patient feeling fully seen and supported.
We believe every patient deserves more than a procedure. They deserve a journey – one that moves them toward health, confidence, and the ultimate version of themselves.
You may be a candidate if you have a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35+ with obesity-related conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, or high blood pressure. Dr. Belgrave offers consultations at our Atlanta office to evaluate your eligibility and discuss which approach – surgery, GLP-1 medication, or lifestyle coaching – is right for you.
Many major insurance plans — including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, and United Healthcare — cover bariatric surgery when medically necessary criteria are met. Our team will verify your benefits and guide you through the pre-authorization process at no charge.
Gastric sleeve surgery (VSG) removes approximately 80% of the stomach, creating a smaller sleeve-shaped pouch. Gastric bypass additionally reroutes a portion of the small intestine, which typically produces greater weight loss and stronger resolution of Type 2 diabetes — but involves a slightly longer recovery. Dr. Belgrave will recommend the right procedure for your health goals during your Atlanta consultation.
We offer evidence-based GLP-1 receptor agonist medications including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) for qualifying patients. Our medical weight loss program pairs prescription medication with personalized nutritional guidance and ongoing provider follow-up.
Most patients return to light activity within one to two weeks and to normal daily activities within four to six weeks. Because Dr. Belgrave uses minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques, recovery is significantly faster than with traditional open surgery.
Yes. We offer flexible financing options for patients paying out of pocket or whose insurance does not cover treatment. We partner with Cherry financing to make bariatric care accessible. Call us at (470) 250-0035 or visit our Payment Plans page for details.
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