JourneyLite Surgeon
Dr. James
Augusta
DO, FACOS
Bariatric & minimally invasive surgery
Dr. Augusta is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. His practice includes weight loss surgery, complex revisions, and general surgical care for patients across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
Background
Education & surgical training.
- Medical education
- Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Residency
- Grandview Medical Center
General surgery - Board certification
- American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
- Robotic training
- Intuitive da Vinci Xi
- Academic appointment
- Affiliate professor
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Professional memberships
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS)
Clinical focus
Weight loss & revision surgery.
Dr. Augusta specializes in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, SADI-S, and revisional bariatric surgery. He also evaluates patients who have had a previous weight loss procedure, including Lap-Band surgery.
His general surgery practice also includes gallbladder removal and hernia repair, using minimally invasive techniques.
Patient perspective
A surgeon and a sleeve patient.
Dr. Augusta has undergone gastric sleeve surgery himself. His experience as a patient shapes his approach to recovery, lifestyle changes, and the support that follows surgery.
“As a sleeve patient myself, I understand it is not easy but is absolutely worth it!”
Dr. James Augusta
Read patient testimonials
“Dr. Augusta changed my life. He was so patient with all my questions and made me feel like I was his only patient. I’m down 85 lbs and off all my blood pressure meds!”
Sarah R., Columbus, OH
“I was nervous about having a revision from a 10-year-old Lap-Band, but Dr. Augusta explained the SADI procedure so clearly. The recovery was much easier than I expected.”
Michael T., Cincinnati, OH
Individual results vary. More JourneyLite patient stories
Appointments
Meet with Dr. Augusta.
Dr. Augusta sees patients at JourneyLite’s Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton locations. Virtual consultations are also available for patients traveling from out of state.