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Kelly Blair, MD

  • 4.9 / 5 (144 ratings)
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
Accepting New Patients
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Kelly Blair, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery. He has expertise in robotic and laparoscopic procedures, offering treatment for a wide array of conditions, including severe reflux and GERD. LINX surgery allows these patients to immediately resume normal activities. Away from work, Dr. Blair enjoys learning languages, studying other cultures and foreign travel. He also dedicates time to serving the community through medical missions and participating in his church’s outreach programs.

The services Dr. Blair provides include:

  • Bariatric surgery
  • Anti-reflux surgery, including the LINX® and TIF procedures
  • General surgery
  • Breast cancer surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Robotic surgery
Languages: English
Certification: American Board of Surgery
Professional School: Rush Medical College
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medial Center
Fellowship: University of Chicago - School of Medicine
Medical Groups:
  • MultiCare Medical Partners
Practice Philosophy:

I use humor to help connect with patients and their families. I believe in compassionate care and kindness, balanced by the application of cutting-edge, evidence-based medical and surgical care. My parents taught me to live by the A’s: affability, availability, accountability, ability, authenticity, attitude (positive), action, adaptability, and appreciation. In this spirit, I seek to serve patients and to help them navigate a difficult journey to better health and well-being.

Dr. Blair discusses the important relationship he develops with his bariatric surgery patients to help them improve their health.

Provider Stories

Side-by-side images of woman before and after bariatric surgery
October 15, 2025

Woman’s diabetes and sleep apnea resolve following weight-loss surgery

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Provider Stories

Side-by-side images of woman before and after bariatric surgery
October 15, 2025

Woman’s diabetes and sleep apnea resolve following weight-loss surgery

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  • 4.9 Provider showed concern
  • 4.9 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.9 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9 out of 5 (144 ratings, 42 comments)
  • Mar, 15 2026
    My visit with Dr Blair was excellent. He was very attentive to my concerns and was confident that we would be able to get to the bottom of my issues. He was much more informative than any other doctor I have seen and I could tell that he genuinely cared about helping his patients.
  • Mar, 3 2026
    Dr. Blair is absolutely amazing! Just so comfortable with him. He's very easy to talk with.
  • Jan, 23 2026
    Dr.Blair is an excellent doctor. Friendly, knowledgeable, caring, educates you, and it's always there listening to your medical concerns. He makes me feel like his family member.
  • Jan, 22 2026
    Dr Blair cares about all his patients he is more like family than a surgeon because he makes sure we all know how much he cares. I recommend him to anyone who needs a weight loss surgeon. Even when I had a stroke and was in the hospital he messaged me to let me know he is thinking about me.
  • Jan, 19 2026
    Dr. Blair took the time to explain things in a way that I was able to eventually understand. He comes across as very caring.
  • Jan, 16 2026
    Dr. Blair is hands-down the best doctor I have ever met in my life. I absolutely adore him. He has saved my life and he has treated me and my family so kindly. You are the luckiest hospital in the world to have him. He has one of the kind and I will forever be grateful for him He helps save my life.
  • Jan, 9 2026
    Dr. Blair is an incredibly unique provider. I have never met anyone in the medical community as transparently concerned and considerate of his patients. He leads with his heart but tempers all his decisions with highly skilled competent expertise. I truly owe my life to his intervention when I had a bowel obstruction. He is an amazing provider and I'm incredibly grateful to be able to see him and be part of his practice.
  • Nov, 18 2025
    Dr. Blair is wonderful and ensures that you are heard/seen and validated. He is an amazing doctor
  • Nov, 8 2025
    I had heard good things about Dr Blair from 3 MultiCare employees before meeting him, and he lived up to the reputation. He was so kind and has an excellent bedside manner. He didn't rush the appointment at all and took time to explain to me all the different surgical options and listen to my concerns. He took the time to get to know me as a person, not just as a patient. I have 25 years of chronic illness and medical appointments under my belt, and Dr Blair is probably one of the top three doctors I've ever seen.
  • Nov, 7 2025
    He was very kind and took time to explain my condition
  • Nov, 1 2025
    Dr Blair is amazing and always has been, I would recommend him everyday. Incredibly personable and he takes the time to listen and relate to you.
  • Oct, 31 2025
    Love Dr Blair. There's no one like him. A real gem and kind wonderful person
  • Oct, 19 2025
    I love Dr Blair. He I Care is extremely comprehensive.
  • Oct, 5 2025
    Dr. Blair is fabulous, caring, enthusiastic, and a major credit to his profession. I would wait as long as necessary to see him.
  • Sep, 30 2025
    Dr Blair remembers me and offers concrete solutions to my problems.
  • Sep, 20 2025
    I've never had a physician take that kind of time to listen and actually seem to care about me personally beyond the problem I was there for the way Dr Blair did. I was very impressed and relieved.
  • Sep, 20 2025
    Doctor was not in a rush; took his time listening, considering, and explaining answers and options.
  • Sep, 18 2025
    Dr.Blair was very thorough-took his time and used scan pictures to explain areas that needed immediate attention.
  • Aug, 31 2025
    Dr. Blair was amazing! I was so relieved. He spoke to me as an equal, practiced active listening, and explained everything clearly.
  • Aug, 15 2025
    Dr. Blair has a wonderful bedside manner and listened to all of my concerns.
  • Aug, 15 2025
    I could not say enough good things about Dr. Blair and his team.
  • Jul, 17 2025
    Dr. Blair is the most caring, informative and engaging doctor I have ever met. His medical expertise,empathy, commitment to his patients well being , interpersonal and communication skills were unforgettable. He listened, took the time and made me feel so comfortable and cared for. Thank you, Dr. Blair
  • Jul, 11 2025
    Dr. Blair is one of the most kind and caring Doctor I've been too.
  • Jun, 26 2025
    I am so glad that Dr. Blair always explains my options. I am very happy I was referred to Dr. Blair for my rather complicated surgery.
  • Jun, 5 2025
    El doctor es muy bueno muy atento sin duda alguna lo recomiendo al 1000% es una super persona que se preocupa real.mente por sus patientes grasias doctor por ayudarme a cambiar mi vida