Best Bariatric Surgeons in Miami, Florida

Written by Bariatric Journal Editor on March 11, 2024 — Medically Reviewed by Bariatric Journal Editor

Best Bariatric Surgeons in Miami, Florida

Below are the best bariatric surgeons serving the greater Miami-dade area. Find the best bariatric surgeons in Miami, Florida.

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Dr. Kahlil A. Shillingford, MD

Dr. Shillingford, MD, PA, is a general surgeon who specializes in advanced laparoscopic and obesity surgery. He has taken on the title of Program Medical Director at Northwest Medical Center’s Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Kahlil A. Shillingford is board certified by the American Board of General Surgery, has the distinction of being a Center of Excellence surgeon, and is certified in daVinci Robotic Surgery.
9960 Central Park Blvd. N Suite 235 Boca Raton, FL 33428
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Dr. Erica Podolsky, MD

Dr. Erica Podolsky, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Delray Beach, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Podoksky's areas of interest include Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Podolsky received her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA. Additionally, she completed an internship at Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
16215 Jog Rd Suite 204, Delray Beach, FL 33446
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Dr. Paul B. Wizman, MD

Dr. Paul B. Wizman is committed to his patients and has limited his practice to the study of weight loss surgery and all of the components necessary to maintain this practice at the highest level of excellence. Dr. Paul Wizman MD, FACS, FRCS(C), FASMBS received his surgical education degree at McGill University in Canada. He then completed a fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery.
5800 Colonial Drive Suite 108 Margate, FL 33063
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Dr. Abel Bello, MD

Dr. Abel Bello is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive procedures, including surgeries using the da Vinci surgical system. He performs bariatric surgery, reflux surgery, and specialized procedures using a flexible endoscope. Dr. Abel Bello received his surgical training in the United States, completing his general surgery training at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in New York City and Northside Regional Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio he continued his training, enrolling in a surgical fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.
Website (954) 249-3950 11410 N. Kendall Drive, Suite B308, Miami, FL 33176
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Dr. Werner A. Andrade Ortiz

Dr. Werner A. Andrade Ortiz is a general surgeon in Hialeah, Florida and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Hialeah Hospital and North Shore Medical Center-Miami. Dr. Andrade Ortiz received his medical degree from Universidad Francisco Marroquin Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice between 11-20 years.
777 E 25th Street Ste 420 Hialeah, FL 33013
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Dr. Eddie Gomez, MD

Dr. Gomez, M.D., FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 19 years of surgical experience. He is a Voluntary Clinical Assistant Professor at Florida International University and teaches rotating medical students at Jackson South Medical Center. Dr. Eddie Gomez finished his surgery residency in 2000 at Sound Shore Medical Center/New York Medical College and completed a laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery fellowship in 2001.
9380 SW 150th St #250, Miami, FL 33176
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Dr. Anthony M. Gonzalez, MD

Dr. Anthony M. Gonzalez reputation has motivated surgeons from all of Central and South America to travel to south Florida to glean from his specialization in Bariatric and Laproscopic Surgery. Dr. Anthony M. Gonzalez is graduated from the University Of Miami School Of Medicine and went on to continue his surgical training at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Medical Center where he was appointed Chief Resident.
8950 N Kendall Drive Suite 601 West Miami FL 33176
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Dr. Nestor F De la Cruz Munoz, MD

Dr. Nestor de la Cruz-Munoz, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Doral, FL and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Dr. Nestor F De la Cruz Munoz did his education from UM-JMH Division of General Surgery Residency and University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
3650 Northwest 82nd Ave. #302 Doral, FL 33166
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Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, MD

Dr. Keshavarzi prides himself in providing caring compassionate and personalized care with time-proven results. He makes himself available to his patients at all times and treats them like family members. Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, MD, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon who is fellowship trained in Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery. He graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine with high honors in 2005 and embarked on his residency in general surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.
7330 SW 62nd Place, Suite 210, South Miami
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Dr. Enrique Whittwell, MD

Dr. Whittwell, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified General and Critical Care Surgeon with more than 40 years of experience. He is a doctor primarily located in South Miami, FL, Dr. Enrique Whittwell did his diploma from American Board of Surgery, American Board of Surgical Critical Care and fellowship from American College of Surgeons (FACS), American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS)
6705 SW 57th Avenue, Suite 416 Miami, Florida 33143
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Dr. Brian Gluck, DO

Dr. Brian Gluck, a board certified general surgeon specializing in Bariatric Surgery, serves as the Medical Director of the Mercy Health Muskegon bariatric surgery program. He he has helped over 4,800 people lose weight and regain their lives Dr. Brian Gluck is graduated from Michigan State University / College of Osteopathic Medicine medical school in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Health - Hackley Campus and Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus.
1325 East Sherman Blvd Muskegon, MI 49444
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Dr. Randal Baker, MD

Dr. Randal Baker is Assistant professor of surgery for the Michigan State College of Human Medicine and Medical director of bariatrics for McLaren Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. Dr. Baker is Board Certified from American Board of Surgery and did his Medical School from Albany Medical College of New York. His Undergraduate from BA from Calvin College.
2060 E. Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Dr. Michael H. Wood, MD

Dr. Michael H. Wood is medical director of the Bariatric Surgery Program at Harper University Hospital and of the American Bariatric Medicine Institute. Wood earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Indiana Tech in 1968. He graduated from Meharry Medical College and completed an internship, fellowship, and residency at DMC Harper University Hospital.
1385 E 12 Mile Rd, Suite 200, Madison Heights, MI, 48071
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Dr. David L. Chengelis, MD

Dr. David Chengelis, president and founder of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery P.C. in Troy, Michigan, is a leading laparoscopic and robotic surgeon practicing at Beaumont Health serving residents in and around the Detroit area. He is board-certified in surgery Dr. Chengelis completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Cincinnati, graduating summa cum laude, before earning his medical degree at the Ohio State University College of Medicine
1380 Coolidge Hwy, Suite 200 Troy, MI 48084
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Dr. Jamokay P. Taylor, MD

Dr. Taylor is a board certified, Center of Excellence Certified Bariatric Surgeon with twenty years of surgical experience. Although Dr. Taylor has an array of general, trauma, and advanced laparoscopic surgical experience Dr. Taylor is a native of Washington D.C. He attended the University of Maryland for his undergraduate studies earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences in 1995. Dr. Taylor matriculated into the University of Maryland School of Medicine
135 S Prospect St. Ypsilanti, MI 48198
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Dr. Amir A. Ghaferi, MD

Dr. Ghaferi is currently associated with the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Health System. Dr. Amir A. Ghaferi received his Bachelors degree from UCLA, his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and completed his surgical training at the University of Michigan. Dr. Ghaferi also completed advanced training in health services research and obtained a Masters degree in Health and Healthcare Research from the University of Michigan.
900 N. 92nd St. Milwaukee, WI 53226
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Dr. Daniel Bacal, MD

Dr. Daniel Bacal, MD is a general surgery specialist in Dearborn, MI. He has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Daniel Bacal is graduated from Universidad Central de Venezuela medical school in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn and Beaumont Hospital, Wayne.
6300 North Haggerty Road, Suite 100 Canton, MI 48187
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Dr. Nabeel Robert Obeid, MD

Dr. Nabeel R. Obeid, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Minimally-Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery at Michigan Medicine. He is a native of Michigan, born and raised in the Detroit metropolitan area. Dr. Nabeel Robert Obeid attended the University of Michigan, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree with High Distinction in 2006. He then completed his medical education in 2010 at the University of Michigan Medical School
14650 E Old US Highway 12 Ste 201 Chelsea, Michigan 48118-1801
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Dr. Nicholas Sousa, DO

Dr. Sousa is fellowship trained in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive General Surgery. He serves the Metro Detroit community by providing surgical weight loss options to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Dr. Nicholas Sousa completed his education at the Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as a residency at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital - Oakland Center.
27483 Dequindre Rd #204, Madison Heights, MI 48071
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Dr. Angela Kaza, MD

Dr. Kaza’s passion for helping her patients get healthy gives them hope that a better life is possible. Her meticulous attention to every aspect of her patients’ health helps them feel confident that they are medically ready for surgery. Dr. Kaza graduated from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2012. She works in Grand Forks, ND and 2 other locations and specializes in General Surgery.
1301 N Columbia Rd Stop 9037, Grand Forks, ND, 58202
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why get bariatric surgery?

Bariatric surgery can be an incredibly useful tool for patients struggling with weight-related health issues such as diabetes or morbid obesity.

Is bariatric surgery necessary for weight loss? 

While bariatric surgery can be very helpful in the weight loss process, it is not necessary at all, with exercise and dieting being other means of losing weight.

Is bariatric surgery permanent? 

As long as patients adhere to post-operative diets and lifestyle changes, the weight loss achieved through bariatric surgery will be permanent.
Does insurance cover bariatric surgery?

While many providers will cover bariatric surgery, this will vary depending on your provider. To ensure that you have the most accurate information, it is important to contact your provider before making any decisions.