From your surgeon to your patient advocate, every member of BMI Surgical Institute is here to guide you — with expertise and genuine compassion — through every step of your journey.
Your providers
Founder & Owner · Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Aryaie founded BMI Surgical Institute and is a board-certified general surgeon who has performed thousands of weight-loss and minimally invasive GI procedures. He completed his bariatric & minimally invasive fellowship at University Hospitals / Case Western Reserve, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS).
Bariatric & General Surgeon
Dr. Gonzalez-Jacobo partners with Dr. Aryaie to deliver advanced bariatric and minimally invasive surgical care, bringing skill and compassion to every patient throughout their weight-loss journey.
Family Nurse Practitioner
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Christine supports patients before and after surgery — from medical evaluations and pre-op preparation to ongoing follow-up care that helps results last.
Your care team
The people who make your experience smooth — from scheduling and insurance to bilingual support and post-op coordination.
Sahar Fatehi, RN, MSN
Chief Operating Officer
Estefani Garcia
Lead Medical Assistant
Clarisa Velazquez
Office Manager & Lead Bariatric Coordinator
Sharmillah Horn
Medical Billing Specialist
Breyonia Posey
Surgery Scheduling & Patient Advocate
Mckenzie Hall
Medical Assistant & Patient Advocate
Samantha Avila
Insurance Verification
Tina Sigari
Patient Advocate
Headshots for our wider team are being added — individual staff photos coming soon.
Book a consultation and let our team help you find the right path — serving Atlanta and the Roswell & Snellville areas.