Founder & Medical Director
Dr. Trace Curry
MD, FASMBS
Bariatric surgeon.
Cincinnati native.
Dr. Curry is a board-certified general surgeon and the founder of JourneyLite Physicians and JourneyLite Surgery Center. He has spent more than two decades helping patients navigate weight loss surgery, medical treatment, and the care that follows.
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Background
A career in weight loss care.
A personal understanding of it.
A Cincinnati native, Dr. Curry earned his medical degree at Vanderbilt University in 1993. He completed his surgical training at Good Samaritan Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident, and later pursued specialized training in minimally invasive and laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
His work spans gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric balloons, Lap-Band procedures, and revisional bariatric surgery. As JourneyLite’s founder and Medical Director, he leads a program that brings surgical and medical weight loss care together.
The patient’s perspective
Dr. Curry has also undergone Lap-Band surgery himself. That experience informs the way he talks with patients about expectations, day-to-day changes, and long-term support.
- Medical education
- Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Medicine, 1993 - Surgical training
- Good Samaritan Hospital
Surgical residency; Chief Resident - Certification & membership
- Board-certified general surgeon
Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - Previous leadership
- Former Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at Jewish Hospital and The Christ Hospital
Clinical focus
Finding the right treatment starts with a conversation.
A consultation considers your health history, previous weight loss efforts, and goals. Dr. Curry and the JourneyLite team help you compare surgical, non-surgical, and medication-supported options.
Care includes registered dietitian support, patient education, and follow-up. JourneyLite serves patients in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, with virtual appointments when appropriate.
Experience & research
Advancing outpatient bariatric care.
Dr. Curry’s career includes early work in outpatient gastric sleeve surgery, same-day discharge, and gastric balloon treatment. JourneyLite Surgery Center is a 9,500-square-foot outpatient facility in Cincinnati, with a team focused on bariatric and minimally invasive care.
The center is MBSAQIP accredited and has been recognized by Anthem Blue Distinction Plus, Optum, and Aetna for bariatric care.
Research & publications
Explore Dr. Curry’s published work and contributions to bariatric care.
View career & JourneyLite milestones
Realize-C Gastric Band Milestone
Dr. Curry placed the first Realize-C gastric band in Ohio and the second in the United States.
ASC Quality Recognition
JourneyLite Surgery Center became an early ambulatory surgery center recognized for bariatric quality and value.
Outpatient Gastric Sleeve Leadership
Dr. Curry performed a gastric sleeve in an ambulatory surgery center setting, helping advance outpatient bariatric care.
Same-Day Discharge Sleeve
Dr. Curry helped pioneer same-day discharge gastric sleeve surgery for appropriate patients.
Gastric Balloon Innovation
Dr. Curry was among the first in the region to offer Orbera and ReShape gastric balloon options.
SADI/SIPS and MBSAQIP
JourneyLite Surgery Center expanded advanced outpatient bariatric options and continued strengthening its accredited quality program.
Adjustable and Swallowable Balloon Options
Dr. Curry continued to bring newer non-surgical balloon technologies to patients, including Spatz and Allurion options.
Common questions
More about Dr. Curry.
Is Dr. Trace Curry a bariatric surgeon?
Yes. Dr. Curry is a board-certified general surgeon with extensive experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric balloons, Lap-Band procedures, and bariatric revisions.
What does FASMBS mean?
FASMBS stands for Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. It reflects professional involvement in the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery.
Does Dr. Curry only recommend surgery?
No. JourneyLite offers surgical, non-surgical, and medical weight loss options. The goal of the consultation is to help patients compare realistic choices and decide which path best fits their health history, goals, and preferences.
Where is JourneyLite Surgery Center located?
JourneyLite Surgery Center is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, with JourneyLite Physicians locations serving patients in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
Can patients with prior bariatric surgery see Dr. Curry?
Yes. JourneyLite evaluates many patients who have had prior weight loss surgery. Some patients may be candidates for revision surgery, while others may benefit from medication, nutrition support, or other non-surgical strategies.