Brendon Anthon Curtis, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Dr. Curtis joined the Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery Institute with over ten years of experience in laparoscopic bariatric and general surgical procedures. He is a great addition to Dr. Williams’ team and enjoys being a top bariatric surgeon in the metro Atlanta area.
He is board-certified in general surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. In addition to his medical expertise, Dr. Curtis is fluent in both Spanish and English, which allows him to connect with and care for a diverse range of patients.
Dr. Curtis believes in treating patients with the same care and respect he would want for his family. He also believes in being attentive to patients’ individual needs and helping to coach them to achieve their desired health goals. If you feel like you have tried everything to lose weight and don’t think you are having any success, contact the bariatric surgery experts at Laparoscopic & Endoscopic Surgery Institute for a consultation.
Playing volleyball, listening to audiobooks, and spending time with his family are ways Dr. Curtis maintains his holistic health.
Education
- Minimally Invasive Fellowship – Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center
- General Surgery Residency – Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center
- General Surgery Internship – Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center
- M.B.B.S. – University of the West Indies
- B.Sc. (Honors), Biochemistry – University of the West Indies
- A.A. (Honors), Biology/Chemistry – College of the Bahamas
Surgical Courses & Training
- Advanced Laparoscopic Courses
- Da Vinci Certification
- Diverse Surgeons Initiative (DSI), Ethicon Endo Institute
- Common Laparoscopic Procedures Using the Pig Model – Covidien
- Laparoscopic Colonic Resection in the Pig Model – Covidien
- Ultrasonography for the General Surgeon – American College of Surgeons
Professional Associations
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
- Medical Association of Atlanta
- Detroit Surgical Association
Board Certification
- American Board of Surgery (ABS)
- American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM), Diplomat
Other Certifications
- Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Instructor
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
- Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS)
Awards & Nominations
- Surgical Leadership Award – Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Surgery Residency Graduating Class
- The Gold Humanism Honor Society, Wayne State University
- Medical Association of The Bahamas, Oral Presentation Awards:
- Head Injury: Outcome and Implications in a Bahamas Urban Center
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis in the Bahamas
- Utilization of Operating Room Time at a Bahamas Tertiary Care Institution
Professional Experience
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Bariatric Surgeon
- Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery Institute
- Atlanta, GA
- 2018 – Present
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Preceptor
- Emory University Physician Assistant Students
- Atlanta, GA
- Jan 2024 – Present
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Board of Directors Member
- Emory Johns Creek Hospital
- Atlanta, GA
- Jan 2024 – Present
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General/Bariatric Surgeon
- Johns Creek Surgery
- Johns Creek, GA
- Mar 2018 – Present
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Vice Chairman
- Surgical Committee, Great Plains Health
- North Platte, NE
- Jul 2012 – Dec 2017
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Bariatric Medical Director
- Great Plains Health
- North Platte, NE
- Oct 2010 – Dec 2017
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General/Bariatric Surgeon
- Great Plains Health
- North Platte, NE
- Oct 2010 – Dec 2017
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Committee Memberships
- Great Plains Health: Trauma, Cancer, Peer Review
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Membership & Credentialing (Clinical Integration Network)
- 2010 – 2017
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Senior House Officer
- Department of Surgery, Public Hospitals Authority
- Nassau, Bahamas
- Jul 2002 – Jun 2004
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Intern
- Public Hospitals Authority
- Nassau, Bahamas
- Jul 2000 – Jun 2002
Research & Publications
- A prospective multicenter standard of care study of outpatient laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Obesity Surgery, 2024. Read here.
- Combined Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Approach to a Gastroesophageal Tumor. JSLS, 2011. Read here.
- Laparoscopic Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Experience in an Urban Hospital Centre. Wayne State University, 2008.
- Factors Influencing Groin Wound Infections and their Effects on Graft Infections in Vascular Surgery. Wayne State University, 2007.
- Evaluation of Cytokines in Stress Models of Mice. Wayne State University, 2006.
- Determining the Optimal Growing Conditions of Yam Plant Incubated In Vitro. University of the West Indies, 1994.