A Message from Our Medical Director
At Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute, our mission is to guide you through one of life’s most transformative journeys. Obesity is not just a number on a scale; it’s a complex medical condition that affects your body, your mind, and your sense of self. We see the whole picture, and we’re here to help.
As one of the only nationally triple-accredited Comprehensive Centers, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and safety and provide advanced surgical options, proven treatments, and the long-term support needed for lifelong change. You’ve already taken the first step by exploring what’s possible — and from here on out, we’ll be with you every step of the way.
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Andre Teixeira, MD
Medical Director, Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute
Accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Center
Why Accreditation Matters
Accredited centers have been independently reviewed and meet strict guidelines for expert care and safety, with proven success rates with lower complications. Choosing an MBSAQIP-accredited center means choosing a team that puts your health and safety first.
We are accredited as a Comprehensive Center with adolescent and obesity medicine, under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). This is a designation respected worldwide, recognizing healthcare facilities that provide safe, high-quality surgical care and quality outcomes.
The Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute is one of just two facilities in central Florida (and only three nationwide) to be recognized with all three prestigious accreditations.
Our board-certified surgeons are expertly skilled in performing minimally invasive procedures, both endoscopically and robotically, for successful long-term results. Our physicians also specialize in the revision and conversion of previous weight-loss surgeries if your procedure did not achieve lasting weight loss or led to complications. In addition to surgical options, we offer comprehensive medical weight loss treatments, including FDA-approved injectables and other medications to support your journey. We look at the whole picture when it comes to weight management. Our approach is all about seeing you as a whole person and offering personalized support, no matter where you are on your journey to better health.
In addition to board-certified surgeons, our institute team also includes specialized nurses, registered dietitians, patient-family counselors and other medical professionals with specialized training — all committed to care for and support you as you reach each milestone, and for the rest of your life.
Coming Soon
Orlando Health is expanding access to advanced weight-loss care with the new 28,000-square-foot Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute facility, set to open in downtown Orlando in 2026. This state-of-the-art building will house comprehensive bariatric services, including weight-loss surgery, endoscopic procedures, obesity medicine and surgical body contouring, along with dedicated spaces for psychiatry, nutrition programs and a Bioskills Lab for medical training. Located at 55 W. Gore Street, the institute will bring together top specialists to support patients throughout their weight-loss journey. Construction is set to begin in summer 2025.
