Aliu O. Sanni, MD, FACS

The Surgeon

Aliu Sanni, MD, FACS, is a Bariatric and General Surgeon at Eastside Bariatric & General Surgery, located in Snellville, Georgia.  He commenced his medical training at Newcastle upon Tyne in England before relocating to the United States. He completed his Residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York and his Fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Aliu Sanni is the Medical Director at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center for Comprehensive Weight Loss Surgery where he prides himself on providing high-quality care and enhancing the well-being of his patients.  Aliu’s vision became a reality with the establishment of Eastside Bariatric & General Surgery.  The practice is committed to transforming lives through comprehensive bariatric care in Snellville.   Patients are made aware of and empowered towards a lifestyle and prioritizing individual needs through counseling, corrective surgery, and innovative procedures.

Aliu Sanni alongside his committed staff and colleagues, is devoted to guiding each patient towards success on their weight loss journey, fostering a supportive environment where personal health takes center stage.  He is also deeply committed to education and serves as a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus and an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia/Augusta University. Responding to the need for hands-on learning, Dr. Sanni has initiated his own internship program.

As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Sanni remains at the forefront of his field, continuously integrating the latest advancements into his practice.

Outside of medicine, he cherishes his roles as a devoted husband and father, finding joy in playing tennis and soccer in his leisure time. Dr. Sanni's multifaceted involvement in the medical community reflects his unwavering dedication to patient-centered healthcare.