We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Dr. Jaime Ponce has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2026! Dr. Ponce has been recognized as the Top Bariatric Surgeon in Chattanooga, a prestigious honor that is only awarded to the top 7% of all U.S. board-certified physicians. This recognition is a testament to Dr. Ponce’s unwavering commitment to excellence, his clinical expertise, and the life-changing care he provides to our patients every single day.

Here Dr. Jaime Ponce discussing bariatric surgery – and exactly how it works – on the 1760 podcast.

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The Weight Loss Center of Chattanooga proudly announces that its founder and Medical Director, Dr. Jaime Ponce, has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Bariatric Surgery for 2025 by HealthScope Magazine in partnership with Castle Connolly, a nationally renowned healthcare research and information company.