In 2008 the Tennessee chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (TNASMBS) was formed as a 501c corporation. We are indebted to the founders of this chapter, Bill Richards, Jaime Ponce, and Al Spaw. We face challenges including inadequate reimbursement, rising malpractice costs, insurance denials, and bias against our specialty and our patients. It is an amazing statistic that less than 2% of the patients eligible for bariatric surgery actually undergo surgery. The TNASMBS feels strongly that we need to band together in order to improve the practice and delivery of bariatric surgical services to Tennesseans. The leadership of the TNASMBS is dedicated to providing members with current, pertinent information in regards to bariatric surgery. This website includes a member’s only forum where these issues and more may be discussed openly and proposals for solutions discussed. Join the TNASMBS today.

The TNASMBS strives to improve communication, education and networking opportunities for the bariatric surgeons and integrated health professionals within our state. Our annual conference provides an opportunity for networking as well as formal educational opportunities. Our ongoing committees  include access to care, membership, program and integrated health. Click here  to learn more about the upcoming conference. We welcome you to the Tennessee chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery website.