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.
Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Team
Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Team
Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Team
Specialties
Whether you’re exploring bariatric surgery or considering non-surgical treatments like weight-loss medications, you have options when it comes to achieving your health goals. After reviewing your medical history, health conditions and expectations, your care team will work with you to develop a personalized plan — which may include surgery, medication, or a combination of both — tailored to your needs.
Click on the procedures below to learn more about your options.
- Endoscopic Gastric Plication
GLP-1 Medications
- Intragastric Balloon Procedure
- Obesity Medicine
- Revision and Conversion Procedures
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- SADI-S
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Surgical Body Contouring
- TIF Procedure
- Traditional Duodenal Switch
Weight Loss Injections
Weight Loss Medications
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.
