Atlanta Bariatric Surgeon and Weight Loss Practice
Exceptional Experience. Ultimate Results.
Three Ways To Become The Ultimate You
Lifestyle Consulting
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.
Medical Weight Loss & GLP-1 Medication
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.
Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery
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.
Meet Dr. Shani Belgrave, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Fellowship-Trained Bariatric & Minimally Invasive Surgeon
Dr. Shani Belgrave is a fellowship-trained, board-certified minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon serving Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metro area. Recognized as an Atlanta Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine in 2025 and 2026, and honored as 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.
Our Mission: Transformative Care, Transformative Futures
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.
We don't just change bodies. We change stories. We change futures.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bariatric Surgery in Atlanta
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Credentials
- Board-certified, fellowship-trained minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon
- Atlanta Magazine Top Doctor 2025 and 2026; 2025 Young Physician of the Year (Atlanta Medical Association)
- Member: ASMBS, American College of Surgeons, SAGES; President-Elect, Atlanta Medical Association
- Surgical privileges at Northside Hospital Atlanta and Northside Hospital Cherokee
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