It is not skill alone, that makes a surgeon succeed. It is also a compassionate bedside manner and a true desire to improve the quality of life for each and every patient. Dr. Bradley Waggoner has all these traits. Physicians and colleagues have often commented on the skill of his hands, and patients have commented equally on his caring, compassion and dedicated follow up. In fact, the reason Dr. Waggoner has decided to expand his practice to focus more weight loss surgery is to improve the health and vitality of his patients. Dr. Waggoner understands that no two patients are the same. Even though he may perform the same surgery on two patients, he will develop a customized program for each one. Additionally, Dr. Waggoner is extremely committed to follow up and after care.