Surgical + medical weight loss across Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana

JourneyLite – Weight Loss Surgery & Medical Weight Management Am I a Candidate?
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Your JourneyLite care team

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.

Physicians & clinical leadership

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, JourneyLite Medical Director and bariatric surgeon
Medical Director & Bariatric Surgeon

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, JourneyLite bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon
Bariatric & Minimally Invasive Surgeon

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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More than a single appointment

A coordinated team around every patient

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 dietitians

Medical 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.

How care connects

One 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.

01

Listen

We begin with your health history, prior treatment, goals, and the questions that matter to you.

02

Evaluate

Your clinical team reviews which surgical, medical, or non-surgical paths may be appropriate.

03

Prepare

Education, nutrition guidance, scheduling, testing, and financial details are coordinated before treatment.

04

Follow through

Clinical and nutrition follow-up help you adjust, monitor progress, and build sustainable routines.

Safety & quality

Independent standards matter

JourneyLite highlights accreditations and quality designations associated with its bariatric and ambulatory care programs. A designation may apply to a specific facility, service, or health plan network; ask the team which recognition applies to your care.

  • MBSAQIP Accredited
  • AAAHC Accredited
  • Anthem Blue Distinction+
  • Optum Bariatric Center of Excellence
  • Aetna Institute of Quality
  • SRC Center of Excellence
Talk with the team

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.