Erlanger Metabolic Center
Focusing on Well-Being
Specializing in bariatric surgery and obesity medicine, Dr. Chris Sanborn has been practicing for almost three decades. “Becoming a doctor gave me a way to use my interest in science to help my community in the best way I could,” he says. “It’s where I thought I could have the most impact.” Using his technical skills and aptitude for complex medical decision making, Dr. Sanborn is dedicated to helping those affected by obesity. “I think my main strength is my commitment to our patients,” he finishes. I want them to have the best care in every phase of their treatment.”
I love leading a team that provides medical and surgical care to help patients achieve a higher quality of life.”
My Credentials
Medical Degree:
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
College of Medicine – Memphis, TN
Certifications:
Board Certified in General Surgery and Obesity Medicine
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation
Recognitions:
Director, Erlanger Metabolic Center
Specialties:
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Obesity Medicine
General Surgery
1. What is your best advice for patients?
Be an active participant in your care. Especially in bariatric surgery and obesity medicine, success depends on a significant effort on the part of the patient in addition to what is provided by the medical team.
2. How does your staff enhance your practice?
I ask each of our team members to be experts in their field. Everyone brings their expertise and diverse experience to the table to collaborate to provide the best care possible for our patients. This is true throughout the hospital, operating room, and clinic.
3. What is your philosophy when it comes to the care of your patients?
If you keep the patient’s well-being in center focus, you own the high ground.
4. What is one of your happiest professional moments?
I remember an event we held in which we celebrated milestones of our patients as well as the program. We had a patient who had undergone surgery and had lost enough weight that she didn’t need her walker anymore. She walked out on the stage with the walker and ditched it right there in front of everyone. The crowd went wild. We were extremely happy for her.
5. What do you see as the most exciting new development for your profession?
Seeing the integration of medical and surgical care for obesity. The rise of the new weight loss medications that are much more effective than the medications that were previously available has made the medical treatment of obesity more effective. Using these medications in combination with surgery has improved outcomes as well.
- 423.778.2906
- 979 E. 3rd Street, Suite C-620, Chattanooga, TN 3740
- erlanger.org/weightloss
