Bariatric surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in performing weight loss surgeries. They help patients who are severely overweight and unable to achieve weight loss through just diet and exercise. Bariatric surgeons perform surgeries such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding to help patients lose weight. They do this by assessing patients' medical histories and current health conditions, developing treatment plans and discussing weight loss options with patients, performing weight loss surgeries, monitoring patients' progress and managing post-operative care. The goal of a bariatric surgeon is to improve the health and quality of life of their patients by helping them achieve significant weight loss and manage related health conditions, such as diabetes, sleep apnea, and heart disease.

To become a bariatric surgeon in Miami, the doctor needs to get a bachelor's degree. They then need to complete medical school and earn a Doctor of Medicine(MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine(DO) degree. Once that is done, they need to complete a general surgery residency and then complete a fellowship in bariatric surgery. They then need to pass a certification exam to get a license to practice medicine and get a board certification from the American Board of Surgery to begin practicing medicine. The entire process can take around 12-15 years of education and training after high school.

A good bariatric surgeon should possess several key qualities and qualifications: most important of all they need to have extensive experience in performing weight loss surgeries, as well as a strong track record of successful outcomes. They also need to have a high attention to detail, excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and compassion and empathy so they can understand the anxieties that patients might have. A good bariatric surgeon should prioritize the needs and goals of their patients and be committed to helping them achieve long-term weight loss and improved health.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best bariatric surgeons in Miami.