Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Medicine

Your after
starts now.

Your after starts now.

Reveal the healthiest you with our personalized bariatric program.

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Does your weight keep you from living life to the fullest?

Do you struggle with weight-related diseases, such as Type-2 diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea? Perhaps you experience low self-esteem or fatigue. Or maybe you feel out of options to treat constant joint pain. You are not alone.

Hayley felt that excess weight was limiting her ability to enjoy a healthy, fulfilled, and confident life. She was ready to make a change in her life with bariatric surgery. Our team at Lakeland Regional Health is dedicated to helping patients like Haley find relief from weight-related concerns. We will help you feel confident, look your best, and live life to the fullest!

Our Personalized Programs are the Answer

We’ve helped patients just like you achieve optimal health and experience lasting results.

Programs We Offer

Metabolic Medicine

Metabolic Medicine, also known as weight-loss medicine, offers successful weight management through assessment, diet, physical activity, behavior modification and/or medication. Our compassionate and skilled team will work with you to develop an individualized plan that fits your specific health needs and goals.

Metabolic Medicine includes:

Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery, also known as weight-loss surgery, is performed to help eligible candidates lose excess weight and manage weight-related disease. Bariatric surgery procedures work by modifying the stomach and digestive system to regulate how many calories you can consume and absorb. Our skilled team of bariatric surgeons will create a customized plan to help you manage the long-term lifestyle changes to be successful.

Bariatric Surgery options include:

Is Bariatric Surgery Right for Me?

Our Bariatric team will discuss your eligibility based on your personal needs and history.

You may be eligible if you suffer from weight-related conditions such as:

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Our Team

Bariatric Surgeons

Joseph Chebli, MD, FACS
Medical Director for Bariatric Surgery
Betsy Dovec, MD
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Sanjiv Gray, MD, FACS, DABOM
Diana Marie Lane, DO

Metabolic Medicine and Weight Management Physicians and Advanced Practitioners

Rony
Alvarado, MD
Lilliam S.
Chiques-Colon, MD
Terrence
Delikat, DO
Scott
Kautz, APRN-BC
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Sean
McCann, DO
Dana
Wilson, APRN

Nurse Metabolic and Bariatric Coordinator

Paige
Singletary, RN

Why Lakeland Regional Health?

Our team of exceptional board-certified surgeons and providers are dedicated to your comfort, recovery, and success. Our personalized programs are not just about weight loss. In fact, we focus on disease eradication. We have helped patients:

Expert Care You Can Trust

Lakeland Regional Health's Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Medicine is recognized as a Blue Distinction Center by Blue Cross Blue Shield and an Aetna Institute of Quality.

Real people. Real results.

bariatric surgery Patient Process

From the Info Session to your personalized post-operative care, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Learn More

Learn about the process, benefits, and types of bariatric surgery.

Consultation

Engage in a tailored consultation with our medical team to determine the best surgical approach for your unique needs.

Surgery Prep

Our surgery prep program will support you with lifestyle, dietary, and exercise guidance

Surgery

Undergo the life-changing bariatric surgery, performed by our skilled surgical team.

Post-Care

Experience ongoing support and guidance to ensure your long-term success and well-being after surgery.

Learn More

Learn about the process, benefits, and types of bariatric surgery.

Consultation

Engage in a tailored consultation with our medical team to determine the best surgical approach for your unique needs.

Surgery Prep

Our surgery prep program will support you with lifestyle, dietary, and exercise guidance

Surgery

Undergo the life-changing bariatric surgery, performed by our skilled surgical team.

Post-Care

Experience ongoing support and guidance to ensure your long-term success and well-being after surgery.

Types of Bariatric Surgery

Gastric Bypass

Gastric Bypass is a common form of bariatric surgery. This surgery helps individuals lose weight by adjusting their digestive system through making the stomach “smaller” and ultimately reducing the feeling of hunger to help lose excess weight.

Sleeve Gastrectomy

This form of bariatric surgery will reduce the size of the stomach to allow for a feeling of fullness. Our surgeons will remove part of the stomach, leaving behind a sleeve-like portion. This surgery is minimally invasive.

Revisional Bariatric

If you have already undergone a form of bariatric surgery, but are unhappy with the results or experienced complications, our surgeons can help! Based on your specific needs, our team can rectify or modify the previous surgery to improve weight loss outcomes or address complications.

Endoscopic Balloon

The Endoscopic Balloon is another type of weight loss surgery that reduces the stomach’s capacity with a small, inflatable silicone balloon placed in the stomach. This is a reversible procedure and is minimally invasive.

Your After Starts Now

Are you ready to take control of your health and transform your life? Choosing to start your weight-loss journey requires a strong commitment. And with our Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Medicine program, you’ll have the individualized support and guidance you need to succeed.

Imagine....

It’s all possible, and it starts with taking the first step. Are you ready to take that step and begin your journey?

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