Bariatric Center of Excellence at North Florida Regional Medical Center
The Bariatric Center of Excellence at North Florida Regional was established specifically to help those suffering from serious problems due to being overweight. For the latest information about our program, check out our new blog at www.journey2anewyou.com!
Location
North Florida Regional Medical Center
Center for Obesity Surgery and Treatment
6400 Newberry Road, Suite 106
Gainesville, FL 32605
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Contact Us
If you have questions about this Bariatric Center of Excellence or would like to make an appointment, call (800) 342-6057 or email us.
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Weight-Loss Surgeries
Patient Success Stories
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Seminars & Events
For information and registration, call Consult-A-Nurse® at 1-800-611-6913.
- Community Educational Seminar – These FREE educational seminars are held on the second Monday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come and learn more about weight loss surgery options at North Florida Regional Medical Center and have your questions answered. Please call (800) 611-6913 for more information and to register for this FREE event.
- Weight Loss Surgery Support Group – Meets every third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Share your weight loss surgery story and listen to others talk about their journeys. Please call (800) 342-6057 for more information.
Surgeons
Additional Facility Information
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Qualifications for Weight Loss Surgery
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Have a BMI of 35 with medical conditions associated with obesity (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, etc.)
- Or a BMI of 40 without medical conditions associated with obesity
- Or weigh more than 100 pounds over your ideal body weight
Forms & Screening Requirements
Insurances Accepted
Call your insurance company to confirm coverage for “Bariatric Surgery.” (CPT codes: Adjustable Gastric Banding 43770; Gastric Bypass 43847) Weight loss surgery is covered by many insurance companies including Medicare.
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