Meet the people behind your care.
Experienced bariatric surgeons lead a coordinated team of medical providers, registered dietitians, patient service representatives, and clinical staff—so you have support before, during, and after treatment.
Meet your bariatric surgeons
Your surgeon is one part of a larger care team. Together, JourneyLite’s clinicians help you compare options, understand tradeoffs, prepare safely, and plan for follow-up.
Dr. Trace Curry, MD, FASMBS
Dr. Curry is JourneyLite’s Medical Director and an experienced bariatric surgeon who helps patients understand surgical, medical, and non-surgical treatment paths.
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Dr. James Augusta, DO, FACOS
Dr. Augusta provides bariatric and minimally invasive surgical care, including weight loss surgery and evaluation for revisional bariatric procedures.
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Your care plan may involve several specialists. Each role adds a different kind of support while your clinical provider remains responsible for individualized recommendations.
Registered dietitians
Practical guidance for protein, hydration, vitamins, meal planning, GLP-1 nutrition, and post-op diet progression.
Meet our dietitiansMedical weight loss providers
Clinical evaluation, prescription options, monitoring, and long-term maintenance planning for patients using medical treatment.
Patient service representatives
Help with appointment options, insurance questions, self-pay pricing, financing resources, and clear next steps.
Clinical & surgical staff
Organized support for education, preparation, procedures, recovery, and ongoing clinical follow-up.
Meet your patient service representatives
Get help with program questions, costs, and scheduling, with treatment recommendations provided by your clinical team.
Charity
Cincinnati Main Office
Over 20 years of experience
With over 20 years of experience helping patients navigate their weight loss journey, Charity provides a welcoming point of contact at JourneyLite’s Cincinnati main office. She helps patients explore surgical options, understand the consultation process, and navigate questions about insurance, self-pay costs, and scheduling. Working closely with the clinical team, Charity helps patients feel informed and supported as they take the next step toward the procedure that best fits their needs.
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Robin
Columbus Office
Over 15 years of experience
With over 15 years of experience supporting patients, Robin helps make getting started with medical weight loss feel more manageable. Based in JourneyLite’s Columbus office, she guides patients through program options, appointment scheduling, and questions about medication costs and coverage. Robin connects patients with the clinical team to determine which medication or treatment approach may be right for them, offering friendly, knowledgeable support along the way.
Request information about medical weight lossOne plan, carried through together
Good coordination means knowing who is helping, what happens next, and when to contact the team. The exact sequence depends on your treatment and health needs.
Listen
We begin with your health history, prior treatment, goals, and the questions that matter to you.
Evaluate
Your clinical team reviews which surgical, medical, or non-surgical paths may be appropriate.
Prepare
Education, nutrition guidance, scheduling, testing, and financial details are coordinated before treatment.
Follow through
Clinical and nutrition follow-up help you adjust, monitor progress, and build sustainable routines.
Independent standards matter
JourneyLite Surgery Center is an MBSAQIP-Accredited Bariatric Surgery Outpatient Center of Excellence. The accreditation applies to the Cincinnati surgical facility. JourneyLite Surgery Center is also AAAHC-accredited.
- MBSAQIP Accredited
- AAAHC Accredited
- Anthem Blue Distinction+
- Optum Bariatric Center of Excellence
- Aetna Institute of Quality
- SRC Center of Excellence
Start with questions. Leave with a clearer next step.
Whether you are comparing surgery, a gastric balloon, medication, or structured support, JourneyLite can help you understand which options deserve a closer look.
This page provides general information and does not replace individualized medical advice. Treatment recommendations require evaluation by a qualified medical professional. Individual results vary.