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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Gastric Bypass near Tampa, FL. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    17 providers found
      Vic Velanovich
      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery
      1 Tampa General Cir, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vic Velanovich is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Velanovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Velanovich is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery

      University Medical Service Association Inc

      4202 E Fowler Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Salvatore Docimo is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Docimo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Docimo is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery

      Greater Tampa Bay Physician Specialists LLC

      2919 W Swann Ave, Suite 301, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Adam Golas is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Golas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Golas is currently accepting new patients.

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      Amit K. Taggar
      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery

      Tampa Weight Loss Institute

      1502 W Fletcher Ave, Suite 107, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      11+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      Hindi, Punjabi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amit Taggar is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Taggar has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Taggar is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gastric Bypass
      Advanced in Gastric Bypass

      University Medical Service Association Inc

      13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Ducoin is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Ducoin has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ducoin is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery

      University Medical Service Association Inc

      13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Francesca Dimou is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Dimou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Gallstones, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dimou is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery

      University Medical Service Association Inc

      4202 E Fowler Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Sujka is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Sujka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sujka is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery

      Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc

      3000 Medical Park Dr, Suite 500, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Bahasa
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Iswanto Sucandy is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Sucandy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Hepatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Sucandy is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery

      Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc

      3000 Medical Park Dr, Suite 300, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Michel Murr is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Murr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Murr is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      Plastic Surgery

      H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr And Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc

      12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Evgenios Evgeniou is a Plastic Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Evgeniou has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Evgeniou is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      Gastroenterology

      University Medical Service Association Inc

      13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Pushpak Taunk is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Taunk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Bile Duct Obstruction, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      Gastroenterology

      Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc

      3100 E Fletcher Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Hafiz Khan is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery

      Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc

      3100 E Fletcher Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      John Gonzalvo is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Gonzalvo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Gonzalvo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      General Surgery
      3000 Medical Park Dr, Suite 330, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Dietrick is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Dietrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dietrick is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      Family Medicine
      14502 N Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 200, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Peter Walton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Walton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Tenesmus, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Walton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastric Bypass
      Gastroenterology

      Imad Al-Nakshabendi M D P A

      14486 University Cove Pl, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rahman Nakshabendi is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Nakshabendi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Gastric Bypass
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Gastric Bypass
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3001 Executive Dr, Suite 130, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ali Abbas is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Abbas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Gastric Bypass?

      Gastric bypass is surgery that helps you lose weight by changing how your stomach and small intestine handle the food you eat.

      After the surgery, your stomach will be smaller. You will feel full with less food.

      Also, the food you eat will no longer go into some parts of your small intestine that absorb the nutrients in food. Because of this, your body will not get all of the calories from the food you eat.

      When should I see a Gastric Bypass doctor near Tampa, FL?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Gastric Bypass doctor near Tampa, FL?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Gastric Bypass doctors near Tampa, FL?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Gastric Bypass doctors near Tampa, FL?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Gastric Bypass doctor near Tampa, FL?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Gastric Bypass doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastric Bypass doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Gastric Bypass doctor near Tampa, FL?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Gastric Bypass doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Gastric Bypass doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Gastric Bypass doctors near Tampa, FL?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastric Bypass doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Gastric Bypass doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastric Bypass doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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