"Obesity is a disease that affects many people throughout the Chattanooga region," says Jaime Ponce, MD, medical director at CHI Memorial's Weight Management Center. "We offer effective surgical and nonsurgical solutions, all in a comprehensive program that will make sure each person loses weight. Our program is designed to provide the physical, emotional, and spiritual support needed for weight loss success, and to keep the pounds off, ensuring a better, healthier future."