Leading-Edge Treatments, Tailored to You
Our highly skilled team of bariatric specialists offers comprehensive weight-loss care with advanced treatments and surgical techniques that reduce the amount of consumed food and the digestion and absorption of calories. Your surgeon will discuss the benefits of each approach and help determine which one may be the best fit for your lifestyle.
- Gastric Bypass
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Gastric bypass surgery reduces the stomach to one or two ounces and reroutes food into the first part of the small intestine. It works through several mechanisms that increase energy expenditure and changes in digestive hormones.
- Gastric Sleeve
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Sleeve gastrectomy is popular because it doesn’t bypass the small intestine and has minimal long-term complications. It works best for people with lower BMIs who can increase their physical activity.
- Endobariatrics/Incisionless Sleeve
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Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a newer, minimally invasive weight-loss procedure that reduces the volume of your stomach. Requiring no incisions, ESG has a faster recovery than traditional surgery, with less pain and no scarring.
- Gastric Balloon
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The gastric balloon is an FDA-approved nonsurgical treatment for weight loss. While the balloon is temporary, it limits the amount of food you can eat to help you maintain a healthy weight over time.
- Duodenal Switch
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The duodenal switch procedure decreases stomach size and bypasses much of the small intestine. It reduces the absorption of fats and proteins and requires long-term adherence to vitamins and supplements.
- Lap-Band® Evaluation
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Schedule a Lap-Band® evaluation if you feel you didn't meet your weight-loss goal or keep it off, want to understand why your previous procedure didn't work or if you’d like to discuss options with our team.
- Revisions and Conversions
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We offer options for people who previously had bariatric surgery that didn't work properly. Such conditions include band slippage or blockage, weight regain or severe heartburn and reflux.

Get Answers to FAQs
In addition to understanding your BMI, you’ll want to know more about the procedures, recovery and insurance coverage. You can find answers to those questions and many more in our FAQs, which are free to download below.
Our Patients’ Incredible Transformations
Katrina's Story
More than 100 pounds down after gastric bypass, Katrina is experiencing fewer chronic conditions and feels physically and emotionally lighter.
Karla's Story
After struggling for years with severe joint pain and autoimmune disorders, Karla gave bariatric surgery a chance to change her life.
Charlene's Story
Bariatric surgery allowed Charlene to be the active, healthy mom she wanted to be for herself and her daughter in a new phase of life.
Sam's Story
Robotic gastric bypass not only improved Sam’s medical conditions, it boosted her confidence and her whole health.
Caitlyn's Story
A Rubik’s cube enthusiast and CrossFit athlete, Caitlyn lost more than 200 pounds after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery.
Amber's Story
After her procedure, Amber lost 120 pounds and was able to stop taking medications for diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol.
Heidi's Story
Heidi says that bariatric surgery gave her the confidence to change her life, including going back to school to pursue a new career.
Pete's Story
Weight-loss surgery has empowered Peter to be the best at anything he wants to do, from teaching theatre to advocating for the arts.
Joshua's Story
After losing 150 pounds, Josh says: “This surgery was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life, apart from marrying my wife.”
Recognized for Exceptional Bariatric Care

MBSAQIP Nationally Accredited Center
MBSAQIP Nationally Accredited Center
MBSAQIP is a comprehensive, nationwide surgical quality program aimed at ensuring the safe and effective performance of metabolic and bariatric surgery. Surgical outcomes focus on weight loss and the treatment of obesity-related diseases, like diabetes, sleep apnea, and others. Research shows accredited centers experience lower complications, and better outcomes than that of non-accredited facilities.
● AdventHealth Carrollwood
● AdventHealth Dade City
● AdventHealth Heart of Florida
● AdventHealth North Pinellas
● AdventHealth Ocala
● AdventHealth Sebring
● AdventHealth Tampa – Comprehensive Center with Adolescent Qualifications

Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction® Center
Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction® Center
The Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery accreditation means AdventHealth is committed to quality bariatric care by meeting strict criteria developed by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
● AdventHealth Carrollwood
● AdventHealth Dade City
● AdventHealth Heart of Florida
● AdventHealth Ocala
● AdventHealth North Pinellas
● AdventHealth Tampa
● AdventHealth Sebring

UnitedHealthcare® Center of Excellence
UnitedHealthcare® Center of Excellence
Our hospitals have been certified as UnitedHealthcare® Bariatric Centers of Excellence:
● AdventHealth Dade City
● AdventHealth Heart of Florida
● AdventHealth Ocala
● AdventHealth Tampa

Cigna 3-Star Quality Bariatric Center
Cigna 3-Star Quality Bariatric Center
Our hospitals have been designated as Cigna 3-Star Quality Centers for Bariatric Surgery:
● AdventHealth Carrollwood
● AdventHealth Dade City
● AdventHealth Heart of Florida
● AdventHealth Ocala
● AdventHealth Tampa

Cigna Center of Excellence (COE) Quality Bariatric Center
Cigna Center of Excellence (COE) Quality Bariatric Center
Our hospital is recognized as a Cigna Center of Excellence Quality Bariatric Center.
● AdventHealth Ocala

Aetna Institutes of Quality® Bariatric Surgery Facility
Aetna Institutes of Quality® Bariatric Surgery Facility
Aetna Institutes of Quality® recognizes our hospitals for consistently delivering evidence-based, high-quality bariatric surgery care for people with morbid or extreme obesity.
● AdventHealth Dade City
● AdventHealth Ocala
● AdventHealth Sebring

Women's Choice Best Hospitals for Bariatrics Surgery
Women's Choice Best Hospitals for Bariatrics Surgery
● AdventHealth Carrollwood
Start Your Life-Changing Journey
If you’re ready to feel healthy again, we’re excited to help you get started. Request an appointment or insurance verification below and our care team will reach out with your next steps. You deserve to be your healthiest, happiest self — and we’re with you all the way.
Or call us at 800-270-3043.