HCA Florida General and Weight Loss Surgical Specialists offers minimally-invasive surgical options for a broad range of general, bariatric and vascular surgical procedures.

With a patient population that covers adolescents, adults and geriatrics, our bariatric surgery program offers a comprehensive approach to weight loss management, before and after surgery. We create individualized treatment plans that include educational opportunities and exercise classes to assure the best outcomes.

We help you define the best possible course of action, with the following components working together for you:

• Bariatricians certified in obesity and internal medicine
• Specially-trained nursing and support staff
• Experienced weight loss surgeons
• Free aerobics classes
• In-office fluoroscopy imaging
• In-person and online educational seminars
• Long-term follow-up care
• Nutritional support with licensed dietitians
• Patient education classes
• Support group meetings

Our weight loss program is affiliated with HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital, which is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQI).

Weight loss surgery options are all unique, and different procedures may be right for you and not for someone else. We match you with the right surgical process based on important health and lifestyle factors.

We offer the following procedures to assist obese patients with weight loss:

• Adjustable gastric band
• Gastric balloon
• Gastric bypass
• Revision surgery
• Sleeve gastrectomy

All weight loss surgery procedures have certain risks, complications and benefits. The ultimate result from bariatric surgery depends on a patient's knowledge base and commitment to their diet, exercise and lifestyle modification program.

Whether you need to lose weight in preparation for surgery, get back on track after surgery or you want to lose weight without surgery, our team is here for you. Our registered dietitian is available to assist you in achieving your nutritional and lifestyle goals. We review your food and exercise habits, as well as work, family and social structure, to help create a personalized therapeutic plan.

General surgeons perform procedures on specific areas of the body, including the abdomen, chest, head and neck, blood vessels and gastrointestinal (GI) system. We provide robotic, laparoscopic and open repair for malignant and benign tumors, as well as other diseases of the gallbladder, stomach, spleen, pancreas, esophagus and small intestine.

Some procedures our surgeons can perform include:

• Anti-reflux surgery
• Benign and malignant breast tumor removal
• Colorectal cancer or tumor surgery
• Diverticulitis surgery
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
• Gallbladder surgery
• Gastric and duodenal ulcer removal
• GI obstruction repair
• GI polyps removal
• Hemorrhoid surgery
• Hernia repair, including abdominal, hiatal and inguinal (groin)
• Laparoscopic appendectomy
• Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
• Screening and diagnostic colonoscopy
• Sentinel breast lymph node biopsy
• Small Intestine cancer or tumor surgery
• Stomach cancer or tumor surgery