Curious about weight loss surgery?

Weight loss surgery is not something to be taken lightly. Our Bariatric Program offers a personalized plan to ensure long-term success. Did you know that overweight individuals are more likely to suffer from medical conditions such as high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease? Weight loss surgery offers several health benefits and can drastically improve your well-being.

During the group session, you will meet our experienced weight loss surgeons where you will learn:

• A brief history of bariatric surgery
• About insurance coverage
• Differences between the types of procedures offered: gastric bypass, gastric banding, gastric sleeve and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
• Benefits and risks of each surgery
• Diet and exercise changes to help you keep weight off after surgery

Plus, you'll have the opportunity for a private Q&A session with our experienced weight loss surgeons.

Orlando Health is named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), a respected designation worldwide recognizing healthcare facilities that provide safe, high-quality surgical care and quality outcomes.

Orlando Health is also home to the most experienced weight loss surgery team in Central Florida. Our expert physicians, Dr. Muhammad Jawad and Dr. Andre Teixiera, have performed over 5,000 successful bariatric procedures, improving the life and health of every patient.