Kristin Patton, MD

After attending medical school and doing a residency in general surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, Dr. Patton did a fellowship in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she also served as a visiting professor. She chose bariatric surgery as her specialty when she realized the impact weight loss surgery can have on a patient's life. For her, it's about helping patients live the life they want to live without being held back by weight or other health issues caused by being overweight.