Most insurance providers cover bariatric surgery if you are morbidly obese, with a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 40, or have a BMI greater than or equal to 35 and one or more serious obesity-related conditions such as:
Previous weight-loss attempts, physical condition, related illnesses, disabilities and their future impact are taken into consideration to determine medical necessity of the procedure.
The Florida Bariatric And Plastic Surgery MD will assist you with the approval or pre-authorization process.
Insurance coverage for bariatric surgery depend the plan you have chosen, including specific coverage options in your policy and your employer’s health plan. We have been successful in helping many obtain insurance approval who were previously unable to do so. For any questions that you may have regarding this issue, please contact our insurance specialist and we will be happy to advise you.
In addition to weight loss care, our clinic provides select general surgery procedures to support your overall health and recovery. Common treatments include hernia repair and gallbladder removal, performed using modern, minimally invasive techniques when appropriate.
For patients after significant weight loss, we also offer panniculectomy — a procedure designed to remove excess abdominal skin, improve comfort, and enhance mobility and hygiene.
All procedures are carefully evaluated and personalized based on your medical needs, ensuring safe, effective outcomes with a focus on long-term health.
Developed by industry experts, and physician supervised. Our comprehensive program consists of meal plans and nutritional supplements, FDA approved medication, nutritional counseling and behavioral therapy.
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Discover MoreAn established operation that has been used to treat obesity for more than 50 years, the gastric bypass entails creating a small stomach pouch and bypassing a long segment of the intestine. The result is smaller portions and decreased absorption of ingested foods.
Discover MoreA silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach. It has an inflatable balloon that cinches around the stomach and allows patients to not feel hungry and to consume less food at each meal.
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