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David Grantham, M.D. and Raymond Washington, M.D.

Bariatric Surgeon, FirstHealth of the Carolinas
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Dr. Grantham earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After completing a residency in general surgery, he completed a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery at Wak

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Apr 1, 2026

Advances in Bariatric Surgery: Robotics, Revisions and What’s Ahead

Bariatric surgery has evolved significantly in recent years, offering patients safer procedures, faster recoveries and better long-term outcomes. Bariatric surgeons at the Metabolic & Weight Management Center in Pinehurst say new technologies, pa

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