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Dr. Tiffany M Jessee, DO

  • 2039 Indian Rocks Road South
  • Largo,
  • Florida
  • 33774

Specialties

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
Gender
Female

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Dr. Alene J Wright, MD

  • 1551 West Bay Drive
  • Largo,
  • Florida
  • 33770

Specialties

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
Gender
Female

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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
 

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Largo Information

Largo, Florida is home to 2 practicing bariatric / gastric bypass surgeons who have offices in 1 county and 2 zip codes, including zip codes 33770 and 33774.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Largo has a population of 74,473, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 bariatric / gastric bypass surgeon for every 37,236 residents.

Florida Information

Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital. Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864. Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18 and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.

Bariatric Surgery Information

Description

Bariatric surgery is a type of procedure that can be used to achieve significant weight loss in individuals who are very obese (morbidly obese). A thumb-sized stomach pouch is created (using a stapling or banding technique) then the outlet of the pouch is connected directly to the intestine, essentially bypassing the lower stomach. After the surgery, the amount of calories your body can intake is reduced which leads to weight loss.

Diseases / Illnesses Treated

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Metabolism, Nutrition, Obesity, Eating Disorders, liposuction, Lap Band Laparoscopic, and Roux-en-Y Laparoscopic.

Procedures Performed

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Weight Management, Lap Band Surgery, and Surgical Weight Loss.

 
 

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