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Everself Charlotte · Mooresville, NC

The home of ESG Stomach Tightening in Charlotte

A 60-minute, non-surgical weight loss procedure, performed by Dr. McGowan in Mooresville, NC. Options include ESG (endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty), plus gastric balloon and bariatric revision. Home the same afternoon.

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Dr. Christopher McGowan

Dr. Christopher McGowan

5,000+ ESG cases · Triple board-certified

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Where Everself Charlotte performs ESG

Performed at Iredell Surgery at Mooresville, in Mooresville, NC.

Iredell Surgery at Mooresville is an outpatient surgery center on Bluefield Road in Mooresville, NC — about 30 minutes north of downtown Charlotte. Modern endoscopy suites and free on-site parking.

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Iredell Surgery at Mooresville

653 Bluefield Rd D

Mooresville, NC28117

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(980) 400-3078

Telehealth follow-ups available

English · Español

Free on-site parking · ADA accessible

Your Charlotte team

Meet your Everself Charlotte team.

Dr. Christopher McGowan

Dr. Christopher McGowan

Led by Dr. Christopher McGowan

Everself Charlotte is led by Dr. Christopher McGowan, a global leader in endoscopic weight loss with over 5,000 ESG cases performed. Triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Obesity Medicine, he trained at Brown (Chief Medical Resident) and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His commentary has been featured on Good Morning America, NBC News, NPR, and Today, and in Forbes, People Magazine, and Fox Business — and he routinely trains physicians worldwide in advanced endoscopic techniques.

Global ESG leader

Triple-board certified

5,000+ ESG procedures

Among the most experienced US providers

Penn State · Jefferson

6-year accelerated MD

Brown

Chief Medical Resident

Real Everself patient results

Change is visible.

Am I a candidate?

Michelle lost 62 lbs

Michelle lost 62 lbs

Christina lost 100 lbs

Christina lost 100 lbs

Oscar lost 90 lbs

Oscar lost 90 lbs

Nicole lost 116 lbs

Nicole lost 116 lbs

Lacy lost 40 lbs

Lacy lost 40 lbs

Angelica lost 30 lbs

Angelica lost 30 lbs

What is ESG (Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty)

A single conversation. A single procedure. A year of care.

1

Pre-procedure

A virtual consultation from the comfort of your home with your Charlotte specialist provider. Comprehensive metabolic labs, one all-in cost, no upsell.

2

The 60-minute procedure

Through your mouth, your doctor places 7–10 sutures, reducing the stomach size by ~75%. Home the same day. No incisions, no scars.

3

12 months of concierge care

The Everself Program — dietitian, 24/7 nurse practitioner on call, group support, and a peer community for the full year.

If you're comparing options

Better than a GLP-1. Easier than bariatric surgery.

  • ESG vs GLP-1

    Almost double the weight loss — in one procedure, with no lifelong drug.

    ESG GLP-1
    • Real-world weight loss ~20% ~11%
    • Format Single procedure, 60 min Weekly injection or daily pills, forever
    • Durability 10+ years Weight returns when stopping
    • Cost over 5 years $12,995 $18–30K
    Sources & notes (3)
    1. Abu Dayyeh BK, et al. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for treatment of class 1 and 2 obesity (MERIT). Lancet. 2022;400(10355):441–51.
    2. Gleason PP, et al. Real-world persistence and adherence to GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(4):e228081. — Real-world 1-year mean TBWL ≈11%.
    3. Wilding JPH, et al. Weight regain and cardiometabolic effects after withdrawal of semaglutide. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2022;24(8):1553–64. (STEP-1 extension)

    Weight-loss figures are mean total-body-weight loss (TBWL) reported in the cited peer-reviewed studies. Individual results vary with starting weight, adherence and the year of concierge care that follows the procedure.

  • ESG vs Bariatric surgery

    Nearly the same weight loss and durability as surgery — without one.

    ESG Bariatric surgery
    • Real-world weight loss ~20% 22–30%
    • Format No incisions, no cutting Inpatient surgery with cutting
    • Durability 10+ years 10+ years
    • Recovery A few days 2–6 weeks
    Sources & notes (3)
    1. Abu Dayyeh BK, et al. MERIT trial. Lancet. 2022;400(10355):441–51. — ESG 12-month TBWL.
    2. Sharaiha RZ, et al. Five-year outcomes of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021;19(5):1051–7. — ESG retained loss at 5 years.
    3. Welbourn R, et al. Bariatric Surgery Worldwide: 4th IFSO Global Registry Report. Obes Surg. 2019;29(3):782–95. — Sleeve / bypass 1-year mean TBWL.

    Weight-loss figures are mean total-body-weight loss (TBWL) reported in the cited peer-reviewed studies. Individual results vary with starting weight, adherence and the year of concierge care that follows the procedure.

What to expect

From your first call to 12 months of concierge care.

Done entirely from home. No need to visit a physical center.

  • 1

    Virtual consultation

    A 45-minute video call with your provider.

  • 2

    Lab visit nearby

    Visit a LabCorp near you for pre-procedure labs.

  • 3

    Dedicated care manager

    A nurse or health coach on your case, prepping you for procedure day.

Plan on about half a day at Iredell Surgery at Mooresville. Home the same afternoon.

  • 1

    Arrive at Iredell Surgery at Mooresville

    Plan to arrive about one hour before your procedure.

  • 2

    Life-changing 60 minutes

    Standard general anesthesia. No incisions — work happens internally.

  • 3

    Home that afternoon

    Once recovery checks are complete, a friend or family member takes you home.

12 months of concierge care, delivered virtually from the comfort of home.

  • 1

    Next day: IV hydration

    Complimentary IV hydration at a partner site near you.

  • 2

    Month 1: liquid diet

    Liquids to soft foods, guided by your dietitian. Gentle exercise from week one.

  • 3

    Months 1–12: the Everself program

    Designed to help you transition to a healthier lifestyle — dietitian, group visits, nurse practitioner, community support. Full program below ↓

Patient stories from the Everself network

4.8 stars on Trustpilot. Hundreds of patients later.

  • Thomas before
    Before
    Thomas after
    Thomas, Lost 63 Lbs
  • Barb before
    Before
    Barb after
    Barb, Lost 65 Lbs
  • Ornella before
    Before
    Ornella after
    Ornella, Lost 52 Lbs
  • Joey before
    Before
    Joey after
    Joey, Lost 43 Lbs
  • Helen before
    Before
    Helen after
    Helen, Lost 63 Lbs
  • Ciaralyn before
    Before
    Ciaralyn after
    Ciaralyn, Lost 56 Lbs
  • Caroline before
    Before
    Caroline after
    Caroline, Lost 85 Lbs
  • Miriam before and after
  • Eliana before and after
  • Hernando before
    Before
    Hernando after
    Hernando, Lost 59 Lbs
  • Rebecca before and after

The Everself Program

12 months of concierge weight care, designed around you.

ESG is the procedure. The Everself Program is the team around it — a personal dietitian, a nurse practitioner on call 24/7, a care manager you can text, and a peer community you keep for life.

Here for you

Nurse practitioner

Registered dietitian

Nurse care manager

Patient coordinator

"The staff is incredible to say the least and they really do demonstrate their care for their clients."

— Helen M. · September 2025
Phase 1 Month 1

Recover and heal

Two to three days of rest and gentle return to normal, then a full first month with your Charlotte nurse care manager checking in daily and an Everself provider one tap away around the clock.

24/7 provider on callIV hydration therapyDedicated nurse care manager
Phase 2 Months 2–8

Rewire nutrition and habits

1-on-1 coaching from a personal dietitian, weekly group sessions, and (if you want it) an optional GLP-1 add-on to amplify results in the first year.

Personal dietitianGroup supportGLP-1 add-on (optional)
Phase 3 Months 9–12

Lock in the loss

Fine-tune your weight loss and graduate into a lifetime patient community. Final provider check-ins make sure you're on track for years, not months.

Personal dietitianFine-tune weight lossLifetime communityFinal check-ins
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For out-of-town patients

Stay at Aloft Mooresville.

Everself patients receive a special discount at Aloft Mooresville, located just 5 minutes (1.7 miles) from Iredell Surgery at Mooresville, our procedure location.

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Pricing

One price. The Everself Program included.

Self-pay, no insurance to wrangle. Pay with HSA or FSA, or finance through Cherry or CareCredit (0% APR options for qualified applicants).

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ESG · all-in

$12,995

Procedure + 12 months of concierge care

Financing

From $297 / mo

Through Cherry or CareCredit · HSA / FSA accepted · 0% APR for qualified applicants

Common questions about Everself Charlotte

How long is the drive to Iredell Surgery at Mooresville from my Charlotte neighborhood?
Iredell Surgery at Mooresville is in Mooresville, NC. Drive times: ~10 minutes from Lake Norman; ~20 minutes from Concord; ~30 minutes from downtown Charlotte; ~10 minutes from Davidson. Free on-site parking, and out-of-town patients have a partner hotel nearby.
Is parking free at Iredell Surgery? Is the facility accessible?
Yes — free on-site parking is available at Iredell Surgery at Mooresville for every Everself Charlotte visit, with spots a short walk from the entrance. The facility is fully ADA accessible, including accessible parking, entrances, restrooms, and recovery suites. A member of your care team will meet you in reception when you arrive.
What languages does the Everself Charlotte team speak?
Your Everself Charlotte nurse practitioners, dietitians, patient navigators, and care coordinators support consultations, the procedure, and aftercare in English and Spanish. If you have a specific language need beyond these, your patient navigator will arrange interpretation services for your visits.
How do I get an endoscopic weight loss procedure in Charlotte?

To get an endoscopic weight loss procedure in Charlotte, please schedule a virtual consultation with one of our nurse practitioners or physician assistants to determine your eligibility. We don't accept walk-ins.

Learn more about the entire patient journey.

How do I qualify for an endoscopic weight loss procedure?

To be eligible for one of our endoscopic weight loss procedures (such as endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, gastric balloon, or revision of prior bariatric surgery), you must have a BMI over 30, or a BMI between 27 and 29.9 with conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, or fatty liver disease.

For an endoscopic revision of prior bariatric surgery, you must have had a gastric bypass or gastric sleeve surgery.

How is Everself's endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) different from ESG at other providers?

Our team invented endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) at Harvard Medical School and authored both the official ESG protocol and the field's best-practice technique standard — so when you choose Everself, you're choosing the source.

Technique matters: ESG outcomes vary substantially with suture count, the stitch pattern, and whether each bite captures full-thickness tissue. Traditional ESG uses 3 to 5 sutures; the Everself protocol uses 7 to 10 — up to double the structural anchoring — and each stitch grabs full-thickness gastric wall, which is what makes the reduction durable years out.

The procedure is also only half of the program. We co-authored a 12-month longitudinal-care protocol that goes far beyond passive check-ins: every patient is supported by a dedicated care coordinator, a registered dietitian, group support cohorts, and a 24/7 nurse practitioner on call.

This combination of inventor-grade technique plus a true 12-month program is what sets Everself apart from any other ESG provider.

How long does endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) take?
The procedure itself takes approximately 60 minutes. However, you should plan on spending about half a day with us including preparation and recovery.
What is recovery like after endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)?
Patients go home on the same day. Most take a few days off to recover at home before returning to work. After the procedure, patients follow a full liquid meal plan, which includes protein shakes and similar products, then transition to a soft diet, which includes easy-to-eat foods such as oatmeal and bananas, and then return to regular eating.
Is endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) reversible?
Your doctor can use one of three available suturing or plication devices to perform ESG/EGP. ESG can be reversible, while EGP is typically not. If this is important to you, you should discuss this with your provider prior to the procedure.
How does ESG compare to sleeve gastrectomy?

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a less invasive, non-surgical weight loss option with a quicker recovery, no scarring, and fewer complications, typically requiring 1 to 3 days off work. In contrast, sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical procedure with more significant weight loss but involves a longer recovery, hospital stay of 1 to 3 days, and 2 to 4 weeks off work.

Consult with our clinical team or your healthcare provider to determine the best option for you.

How much does endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty cost?
An endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) procedure costs $12,995, which includes 12 virtual visits with your Everself healthcare team. Financing options are available. Learn more about our pricing and financing options.
Are endoscopic weight loss procedures covered by insurance?
Unfortunately, insurance does not cover endoscopic weight loss procedures yet. However, we offer several financing options. Learn more about our pricing and financing options.

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