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Nationally Accredited Weight Loss Surgery Program in St. Petersburg, Florida
The Metabolic and Bariatric Center at St. Anthony’s Hospital offers a comprehensive, personalized weight management and weight loss surgery program designed around your unique needs. Our team includes board-certified bariatric surgeons, a program manager to guide you through each step of the journey, registered dietitians, fitness specialists, psychologists, certified diabetes educators, patient representatives and more. Take the first step by attending a free, online information session.
Nationally Accredited
Our program is nationally accredited by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to help you find the best weight loss options for you.
Surgical Procedures
St. Anthony's Hospital offers the following bariatric treatments:
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass)
- Revisional Bariatric Surgery
BayCare HealthChat Podcast: Weight Loss Surgery
Thinking about weight loss surgery? Listen to our three-part podcast series where our clinicians discuss the common questions regarding weight loss surgery including preparation, different types of weight loss surgery, expectations after surgery and more.
Weight Loss Surgery: Is It an Option for You?
October 19, 2022
If you're considering weight loss surgery, you probably have a lot of questions. Dr. Kevin Huguet, medical director for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center at St. Anthony's Hospital and Gretchen Miller, bariatric program manager at St. Anthony's Hospital discuss how to know if weight loss surgery is right for you, common myths about surgery, recovery expectations and more.
Guide to Types of Weight Loss Surgery
October 25, 2022
When it comes to weight loss surgery, there are more options than ever to consider. Listen as Dr. Kevin Huguet, Medical Director at the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center at St. Anthony's Hospital discusses the different types of weight loss surgery available, so you can make a better-informed decision.
What to Expect After Weight Loss Surgery
November 01, 2022
Interested in weight loss surgery but unsure on what to expect after? Listen as Cindy Campione, a patient access representative at the Metabolic and Bariatric Center at St. Anthony's Hospital and a former patient of weight loss surgery discusses recovery time, nutrition and diet, support after surgery and more.
Nonsurgical Options
St. Anthony’s Hospital offers various treatments for weight loss and diabetes through our Nutrition and Diabetes program.
Pre- & Postsurgery Resources for Current BayCare Patients
Prepare for your upcoming surgery and every day after with resources and recommendations from your specific hospital.
Meet our Team
Our team of expert surgeons and clinicians will guide you through a personalized program unique to your needs.
