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Attend a Free Virtual Weight-Loss Surgery Seminar

Every month, we offer free virtual seminars with one of our expert bariatric surgery physicians. Register for one of the seminars listed below to learn how bariatric weight-loss surgery can help you live a new, healthier life.

Jackson Health System Virtual Bariatrics Seminar

Presented by Dr. Irving Miranda
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM

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Asiste a un Seminario Virtual en Español

Presentado por el Dr. Eddie Gomez
Jueves 12 de diciembre de 2024 a las 6:30 PM

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Weight-Loss Surgery Procedures

Bariatric surgery is a tool that, along with a lifestyle change, can be used for healthy living. The expert surgeons at our accredited centers of excellence are both passionate about and experienced at offering the latest, most effective weight-loss surgery procedures, including the gastric sleeve.

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Gastric Sleeve

The standard of care, generally the most effective weight-loss surgery, with the fewest complications.

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Gastric Banding

A silicone band is placed in the patient’s abdomen, then adjusted as needed; this weight-loss surgery is reversible.
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Gastric Bypass

This bariatric surgery leads food to bypass a large portion of the small intestine.

Meet Our Bariatric Surgeons

This is the team that can help change your story.

We understand that bariatric surgery is not “the easy way out”; it requires hard work, sacrifice, and an expert medical team to see you through it.

Get to know the pioneers of minimally-invasive weight-loss surgery techniques who would be helping you live a healthier life.

Virtual bariatric surgery consultations are available, call us at 305-585-TRIM to schedule one today.

Elias Chousleb Mizrahi

General Surgery

Eddie Gomez

General Surgery

Moises Jacobs

General Surgery

Irving Miranda-Alicea

General Surgery

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Nationally Accredited Bariatric Surgery Centers

Our surgical weight-loss centers at Jackson North, Jackson South, and Jackson West are rated as Accredited Comprehensive Centers by Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).

This means we’ve demonstrated compliance with the MBSAQIP’s Standards and are dedicated to high quality care for metabolic and bariatric surgery patients.

Our Results: Helping Patients Change Their Stories

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A New Beginning: How Bariatric Surgery Transformed Jessica Causey’s Life

Prior to starting her weight-loss journey, Causey weighed 344 pounds and was experiencing knee pain, back pain, and shortness of breath. With her nieces and nephew getting older, she knew she wanted to make a drastic lifestyle change to be able to keep up with her family.

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Miami Native Reconnects with her Children after Bariatric Surgery

Laura Bello, 50, struggled with her weight on and off for most of her life. Her issues never majorly affected her health, but she began not feeling like herself when she spent seven consecutive years pregnant and breastfeeding.

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Bariatric Sleeve Surgery Gives Miami Mother New Lease on Life Post-Traumatic Car Accident

“My mental health deteriorated immensely, not just because I lost my legs, but because I lost my life,” Diaz said. “I was very worried about what my future would look like.”

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Making Mannie: One Woman’s Weight-Loss Journey

“I couldn’t make it through the park when we went to Disney. Most of my weight was in my belly and I would get horrendous backaches and leg pain. I couldn’t cook a whole meal for my family without sitting to rest. My husband and I were fighting because I was so angry and miserable.”

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