Let’s Embark on Your Weight-Loss Journey Together in Three Steps
Transform Your Life with Jackson: Your Partner in Weight Loss
Struggling with obesity can feel overwhelming, but with the right support and solutions, you can achieve life-changing results. At Jackson Health System, we specialize in helping you regain control of your health.
With the growing popularity of weight-loss medications, patients are evaluating the benefits of semaglutide medication versus bariatric surgery. Our team is here to answer your questions, provide recommendations tailored to your situation, and guide you on your journey to a healthier future.
Transform Your Life with Jackson: Your Partner in Weight Loss
Struggling with obesity can feel overwhelming, but with the right support and solutions, you can achieve life-changing results. At Jackson Health System, we specialize in helping you regain control of your health.
With the growing popularity of weight-loss medications, patients are evaluating the benefits of semaglutide medication versus bariatric surgery. Our team is here to answer your questions, provide recommendations tailored to your situation, and guide you on your journey to a healthier future.
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, August 13, 2026 6:30 PM
Asiste a un Seminario Virtual en Español
Presentado por el Dr. Eddie Gomez
Jueves, 13 de agosto de 2026, 18:30
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Why Bariatric Surgery Stands Out
Bariatric surgery consistently delivers the most comprehensive and lasting results, while weight-loss medications like semaglutide (e.g., Ozempic and Wegovy) offer short-term solutions.
Bariatric surgery isn’t just about weight loss; it’s about transforming your health and enhancing your quality of life.
Unmatched Weight Loss Results
Bariatric surgery leads to sustained weight loss, with patients losing 60 to 70 percent of their excess weight within the first two years.
Unlike medications, which require continuous use to maintain results, bariatric surgery provides physical changes that help reduce appetite and shift your metabolism, making it easier to maintain your progress.
Improved Health and Quality of Life
Bariatric surgery doesn’t just change the scale – it changes your entire health outlook. Patients report a better quality of life, improved confidence, and the ability to enjoy activities they once thought impossible.
An important long-term benefit of surgery is its ability to resolve or significantly improve obesity-related conditions like:
Unmatched Weight Loss Results
Bariatric surgery leads to sustained weight loss, with patients losing 60 to 70 percent of their excess weight within the first two years.
Unlike medications, which require continuous use to maintain results, bariatric surgery provides physical changes that help reduce appetite and shift your metabolism, making it easier to maintain your progress.
Improved Health and Quality of Life
Bariatric surgery doesn’t just change the scale – it changes your entire health outlook. Patients report a better quality of life, improved confidence, and the ability to enjoy activities they once thought impossible.
An important long-term benefit of surgery is its ability to resolve or significantly improve obesity-related conditions like:
Another Option for Weight-Loss Medication Patients
Bariatric surgery is an option if you don’t achieve your desired result with weight-loss medication treatments.
If you’re experiencing negative side effects or are no longer able to manage a long-term medication regimen, bariatric surgery removes those barriers.
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Another Option for Weight-Loss Medication Patients
Bariatric surgery is an option if you don’t achieve your desired result with weight-loss medication treatments.
If you’re experiencing negative side effects or are no longer able to manage a long-term medication regimen, bariatric surgery removes those barriers.
The Role of Weight-Loss Medications
For those seeking a non-surgical option, weight-loss medicine can be effective in the short term, offering weight loss of 15 to 20 percent. These medications, however, come with limitations:
Results are temporary
To maintain your desired weight, you have to continue taking the medication. Stopping often leads to regaining the weight.Medications Alone Aren’t Enough
While weight-loss medicines may help some lose weight initially, they don’t address all underlying causes of obesity. Surgery provides a permanent solution by physically altering your digestive system and regulating your appetite.Limited Research Available
While effective, weight-loss medications are relatively new, with fewer long-term studies compared to the decades of data supporting bariatric surgery.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.
Your Journey to a Healthier You Starts Here
Whether you’re exploring bariatric surgery, weight-loss medications, or a combination of both, Jackson is here to support you. Our experts will help you navigate your options and create a plan tailored to your needs and goals.
Your Journey to a Healthier You Starts Here
Whether you’re exploring bariatric surgery, weight-loss medications, or a combination of both, Jackson is here to support you. Our experts will help you navigate your options and create a plan tailored to your needs and goals.
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.
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Nationally Accredited Bariatric Surgery Centers
Our surgical weight-loss centers at Jackson North, Jackson South and Jackson West are Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) accredited. We are also an ACS Surgical Quality Partner for our high-quality of care and continuous self-improvement.
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 Miami Weight-Loss Surgery Centers
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Jackson Medical Group | Jackson West
2801 N.W. 79th Avenue, Suite 402, Doral, FL, 33122
Jackson Medical Group | North Miami
1801 N.E. 123rd St., North Miami, FL, 33181
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jackson Medical Group | Jackson South
9380 S.W. 150th Street, Suite 250, Miami, FL, 33176