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Bariatric Surgery Care

Obesity is a chronic disease and the second highest cause of preventable death in the U.S. That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive bariatric surgery program at Broward Health, helping you achieve significant weight loss and manage your weight and related health issues for years to come.

With multiple surgical options tailored to meet your needs — and a team of experienced and nationally recognized bariatric surgeons, dietitians, psychologists and exercise specialists supporting you the entire way — we’ll help you take the next steps toward your best health.

Help for Obesity-Related Conditions

Our goal is to provide the most effective long-term weight loss options in South Florida. By helping you significantly reduce your weight and body mass index (BMI), you’ll see marked improvement with other health conditions.

Conditions Treated:

Diabetes
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Infertility
Musculoskeletal Issues
Sleep Apnea
Stress Urinary Incontinence

Surgical Weight Loss Program

Bariatric Procedures We Perform

Bariatric surgery offers a long-term surgical weight loss solution for clinically obese patients, particularly those with weight-related conditions like type 2 diabetes.

At Broward Health, our bariatric surgery experts modify your digestive system to aid weight loss, either by restricting food intake, reducing nutrient absorption, or both by performing the following types of surgeries:

Sleeve Gastrectomy
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Revision/Conversion Bariatric Procedures

Requirements for Surgery

Candidates for surgical weight loss must:

Be over age 18
Have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, accompanied by significant comorbidities
Have multiple unsuccessful attempts at medically supervised weight loss over 1-2 years
Demonstrate psychological stability

Helping with the Details

Considering a surgical procedure shouldn’t be done lightly. That’s why we help manage the details of your care, allowing you to focus on preparing for your treatment.

We’ll help you understand:

Which procedure is right for you
What to expect before, during and after your surgery
Insurance requirements needed for your specific treatment plan
Self-pay option availability for under- or uninsured patients

Note: Treatment timeframes can vary based on your specific insurance mandates. So, we’ll work with you for your entire treatment journey. From the first appointment through recovery.

Accredited Center by The American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation

Awards & Recognition

Broward Health Imperial Point is recognized as an Accredited Center by The American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation, delivering high-quality, comprehensive care for bariatric patients.

Meet Our Team

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Parr, Alexander G., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Broward Health Physican Group

Zhang, Chi, MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Broward Health Physican Group

Bayron Velez, Fernando, MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Bello, Abel E., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Choi, Michael P., DO

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Cieza Rubio, Napoleon, MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Glaun, Gabriel D., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Moore, Ronald E., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Rodriguez Pimentel, Ariel E., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Shillingford, Kahlil A., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Wizman, Paul B., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Parr, Alexander G., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Broward Health Physican Group

Zhang, Chi, MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Broward Health Physican Group

Bayron Velez, Fernando, MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Bello, Abel E., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Choi, Michael P., DO

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Cieza Rubio, Napoleon, MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Glaun, Gabriel D., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Moore, Ronald E., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Rodriguez Pimentel, Ariel E., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Shillingford, Kahlil A., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Wizman, Paul B., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Parr, Alexander G., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Broward Health Physican Group

Zhang, Chi, MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Broward Health Physican Group

Bayron Velez, Fernando, MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Bello, Abel E., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Choi, Michael P., DO

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Cieza Rubio, Napoleon, MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Glaun, Gabriel D., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Moore, Ronald E., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Rodriguez Pimentel, Ariel E., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Shillingford, Kahlil A., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Wizman, Paul B., MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

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Choosing Broward Health for Your Care

At Broward Health, our surgical specialists work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. We are committed to being your partner in care, supporting you from your first appointment through recovery and beyond, providing guidance every step of the way.

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