A center built
around you.
Specialized outpatient surgery. Nationally recognized bariatric care. A team that stays with you through every stage of your journey.
At JourneyLite, experienced physicians, clinical research, and personal support come together in a center designed for weight loss patients.
Recognized standards.
A personal commitment to care.
JourneyLite’s bariatric program brings together specialized surgical care, coordinated follow-up, and recognition from national accreditation and insurance programs.
MBSAQIP Accredited
JourneyLite Surgery Center is an MBSAQIP Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Center.
About MBSAQIP accreditation →Find JourneyLite in the ACS directory →AAAHC Accredited
Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, reflecting a commitment to patient safety, quality care, and ongoing improvement.
About AAAHC accreditation →Verify AAAHC accreditation →Anthem Blue Distinction Plus Center
Recognition for bariatric expertise, quality, and cost efficiency.
About Blue Distinction →Verify our Blue Distinction Center+ listing →Read about our re-designation →Bariatric Center of Excellence
Recognized by UnitedHealth / Optum for the center’s bariatric surgery program.
About Optum’s bariatric program →Institute of Quality
Recognition of JourneyLite Surgery Center’s bariatric care program.
About Aetna Institutes of Quality →View Aetna bariatric directory (PDF) →These accreditations and designations recognize the Cincinnati surgery center and its bariatric program. AAAHC and Aetna list the facility under its legal name, JourneyLite of Cincinnati, LLC. Coverage, network participation, and authorization vary by plan. Explore insurance coverage.
High standards. More paths to care.
JourneyLite works with Carrum Health, Transcarent, Lantern, and BariNet to help eligible employees access bariatric surgery through their employer’s benefits.
These programs build selective networks of high-quality surgeons and centers. Participating providers must meet each program’s quality standards, with attention to factors such as clinical experience, patient safety, outcomes, and coordinated care. Working with these programs reflects JourneyLite’s commitment to high-quality bariatric care.
Carrum Health
Connects members with carefully selected Centers of Excellence, evaluating both surgeons and facilities for quality and appropriate care.
About Carrum’s quality standards →Transcarent
Helps members navigate surgery through a network of selected surgeons and facilities, with care coordination before and after treatment.
About Transcarent Surgery Care →Lantern
Formerly SurgeryPlus, Lantern reviews surgeons and facilities against its quality standards and provides dedicated support throughout the surgical journey.
About Lantern’s network →BariNet
A bariatric benefit program with a selective network that evaluates providers on measures including surgical outcomes, complications, and patient satisfaction.
About BariNet’s quality standards →Your employer must offer the program, and eligibility, covered procedures, travel support, and out-of-pocket costs vary. Confirm your benefits and required authorization with the program before scheduling.
Purpose-built for the care you need.
Our Cincinnati surgery center was designed from the ground up for surgical weight loss patients. JourneyLite’s physicians bring extensive experience across the full range of bariatric procedures.
Procedure totals describe our physicians’ experience across their careers.
Helping move bariatric
care forward.
JourneyLite is a place where patient care and clinical research meet. Dr. Trace Curry and the JourneyLite team have contributed to research on outpatient surgery, gastric balloons, and long-term follow-up, including studies conducted here as part of multicenter collaborations.
Journal articles coauthored by Dr. Curry, alongside clinical study participation and conference contributions.
821 patients. A foundation for outpatient care.
Dr. Curry coauthored a 52-month experience report examining sleeve gastrectomy in an ambulatory surgery setting, with patients treated from 2011–2015.
Study details PubMed record ↗Helping advance same-day sleeve surgery.
An early report of same-day discharge after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy contributed to the developing evidence on patient selection and outpatient care.
Study details PubMed record ↗Studying balloon treatment in everyday practice.
The multicenter ORBERA study included 321 patients at eight centers and lists Dr. Curry’s affiliation as Journey Lite Surgery Center, Cincinnati.
Study details PubMed record ↗Following patients beyond the procedure.
A study of 758 patients across 78 US practices compared structured online aftercare with traditional follow-up after gastric balloon placement.
Study details PubMed record ↗Looking at the longer journey.
The five-year HERO report examined health outcomes and band removal in a multicenter cohort of 652 patients. Dr. Curry is a coauthor.
Study details PubMed record ↗Contributing to bariatric outcomes research.
Dr. Curry coauthored a comparison of hand-assisted and total laparoscopic gastric bypass, part of his published work on surgical approaches.
Study details PubMed record ↗A participating center for clinical studies.
JourneyLite participated in post-approval studies of four gastric balloon systems and in the LAP-BAND APEX study. Dr. Curry’s conference contributions also cover balloon tolerance and early dual-balloon experience.
Study totals reflect the full published cohorts, including other centers where applicable. Historical research findings are not current audited JourneyLite outcome rates. The research library explains each contribution and links to the original records.
Care for every stage of your journey.
From choosing a treatment to recovery and long-term support, our team helps you understand your options and take the next step.
Bariatric surgery
Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, SADI-S/SIPS, gastric band care, and revision procedures for appropriate candidates.
Compare weight loss options →Medical weight loss
Prescription medication management, including GLP-1 options, with a plan tailored to your medical history and goals.
Explore medical weight loss →Gastric balloon care
Non-surgical balloon options supported by a team with experience in clinical practice and gastric balloon research.
Learn about gastric balloons →General surgery
Evaluation and select outpatient procedures, including minimally invasive gallbladder removal and hernia repair.
Request an evaluation →Body contouring
More than a decade of plastic surgery and body contouring experience, including care for excess skin after significant weight loss.
Discuss your goals →Support beyond surgery
Registered dietitians, nurse practitioners, education, and follow-up help you prepare, recover, and build lasting habits.
Meet your care team →Cincinnati roots.
Regional reach.
Surgery center
10475 Reading Road
Suite 115
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Physician office
10475 Reading Road
Suite 117
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Please check your appointment instructions for the correct suite.
Evendale Healthcare Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
With partner offices in Columbus, Dayton, Indianapolis, and Northern Kentucky, support stays closer to home.
Getting to know the center.
What is JourneyLite Surgery Center?
JourneyLite Surgery Center is a 9,500-square-foot outpatient surgical facility in Cincinnati, designed around the needs of weight loss patients. Care includes bariatric surgery, select general surgery, and plastic surgery and body contouring.
Which accreditations and recognitions does the center hold?
JourneyLite Surgery Center is accredited by MBSAQIP and AAAHC and recognized as an Anthem Blue Distinction Plus Center, an Optum Bariatric Center of Excellence, and an Aetna Institute of Quality. Insurance benefits and authorization depend on your individual plan.
Does JourneyLite conduct clinical research?
Yes. Dr. Curry and JourneyLite have contributed to outpatient bariatric surgery and gastric balloon research, including multicenter studies. Our research and publications library links to journal articles, study records, conference contributions, and later research citing this work.
Is outpatient bariatric surgery right for everyone?
No. Your team considers your medical history, procedure, anesthesia needs, and recovery support. Some patients need a hospital setting. Discharge timing depends on your individual recovery and clinical evaluation.
What bariatric procedures are available?
JourneyLite offers gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, SADI-S/SIPS, gastric band care, and revisional bariatric surgery for appropriate patients. Gastric balloon and medication options are also available through the practice.
Do you offer care beyond weight loss surgery?
Yes. JourneyLite offers select general surgery, including gallbladder removal and hernia repair, along with more than a decade of experience in plastic surgery and body contouring. The team can evaluate concerns such as excess skin after significant weight loss.
Can I get help without having surgery?
Yes. JourneyLite Physicians offers medical weight loss, prescription medication management, gastric balloon options, and support from registered dietitians. Your consultation helps match the plan to your health, preferences, and goals.
Where should I go for my appointment?
The surgery center is at 10475 Reading Road, Suite 115, Cincinnati, OH 45241. The JourneyLite physician office is in Suite 117 at the same address. Check your appointment instructions for the correct suite. Additional offices serve Columbus, Dayton, Indianapolis, and Northern Kentucky.