10 Results forBariatric / Gastric Bypass Surgeons near Oakland Park, FL
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Learn more about Bariatric / Gastric Bypass Surgeons
A bariatric surgeon specializes in treating obesity in people who have not had success with medical weight loss programs. Bariatric surgeons perform weight loss surgery, such as gastric banding and gastric bypass, and manage long-term weight loss. A bariatric surgeon focuses on the health needs of people who have clinically severe obesity (also called morbid obesity) or obesity-related health problems.
A bariatric surgeon typically:
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Evaluates your medical history and your previous attempts at medical weight loss
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Performs a physical exam
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Orders and interprets imaging exams, laboratory tests, and psychological evaluations
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Prescribes medications and vitamin supplements
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Performs surgical procedures on your digestive tract to promote weight loss and long-term weight maintenance
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Recommends dietary and nutritional counseling
A bariatric surgeon may also be known as a weight loss surgeon, metabolic surgeon, or obesity surgeon. Other professional titles include gastric bypass or gastric band surgeon if the surgeon specializes in a particular type of weight loss surgery.
There are 10 specialists practicing Bariatric Surgery in Oakland Park, FL with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 15 hospitals near Oakland Park, FL with affiliated Bariatric Surgery specialists, including HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, HCA Florida Westside Hospital and HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital.
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- 201 NW 82nd Ave Ste 105Plantation, FL 333248.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: I provide patient-centered care, which is built on a foundation of knowledge, innovation and human values. My goal is to help patients live their best life possible.
On staff atHCA Florida Northwest Hospital. - 7421 N University Dr Ste 107Tamarac, FL 333218.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Biography: Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist. He is 60 years old and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Northwest Hospital.
On staff atHCA Florida Northwest Hospital. Dr. Paul Wizman, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery5800 Colonial Dr Ste 108Margate, FL 330637.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Abel Bello, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery5000 W Oakland Park BlvdLauderdale Lakes, FL 333135.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Kahlil Shillingford, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery2801 N State Road 7Margate, FL 330637.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery7421 N University Dr Ste 107Tamarac, FL 333218.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
On staff atHCA Florida University Hospital.Dr. Alexander Parr, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery6405 N Federal Hwy Ste 401Fort Lauderdale, FL 333082.8 miles awayDr. Charan Donkor, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery201 NW 82nd Ave Ste 105Plantation, FL 333248.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: I provide patient-centered care, which is built on a foundation of knowledge, innovation and human values. My goal is to help patients live their best life possible.
On staff atHCA Florida University Hospital.Dr. Chi Zhang, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery6405 N Federal Hwy Ste 401Fort Lauderdale, FL 333082.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ariel Rodriguez Pimentel, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery201 NW 70th Ave Ste CPlantation, FL 333177.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Michael Choi, DO
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery4390 N Federal Hwy Ste 206Fort Lauderdale, FL 333081.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Michael Caposole, DO
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery7950 SW 30th St Ste 201Davie, FL 333289.7 miles away