Dr. Michael Baptista

at 9471 Baymeadows Rd, Ste 207, Jacksonville , 32256 United States

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Weight Loss Surgery and General Surgery

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General Info

Dr. Baptista received his medical degree in Brazil and completed general surgery training and a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery. He subsequently received the Most Distinguished Fellow Award. Dr. Baptista then moved to the United States, where he became a surgical research fellow at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He then trained at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Rush University in Chicago, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. He earned a commendation for outstanding teaching of surgical students at Rush-Presbyterian-St.Luke's Medical Center. Post residency, Dr. Baptista completed a BARIATRIC, LAPAROSCOPIC, and ROBOTIC surgical fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. During this time, he developed a keen interest in the management of obesity and has since dedicated his life to treating obesity. Dr. Baptista now leads his Jacksonville-based private practice, specializing in bariatric surgery with a strong focus on personalized after-care for safe and effective weight loss. Dr. Baptista is an industry leading gastric band faculty member and speaks in bariatric surgery forums around the world. Every month, he trains surgeons from around the United States on the safe and efficacious placement of the gastric band, and on his unique method of post-op management, as well. Dr. Baptista is a published author with many laparoscopic gastric banding articles. Hospital Affiliation: Dr. Baptista is affiliated with the Bariatric Center of Excellence Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, one of the leading bariatric surgery facilities in the United States. Memorial Hospital is also the only hospital in Northeast Florida to receive the prestigious Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida. Memorial recognizes the needs of patients and surgeons alike and Dr. Baptista is proud to call Memorial a partner in his practice. To learn more about our surgical program, please sign up for a free seminar or use our contact form – we will be in touch as soon as possible.

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Dr. Michael Baptista is Jacksonville based place and this enity listed in Doctor category. Located at 9471 Baymeadows Rd, Ste 207 FL 32256. Contact phone number of Dr. Michael Baptista: (888) 306-4920