Why Choose Us

At BayCare St. Anthony’s Hospital, we understand that weight loss looks different for everyone. At our Metabolic and Bariatric Center, you’ll receive coordinated care from an experienced team that works together to help you choose an approach that supports your goals. Our care team offers a range of options, including nutrition support, GLP-1 medications and weight loss (bariatric) surgery. To take the next step in your weight loss journey, call us at (833) 551-LOSE.

Featured Services

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Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery

Since 2007, our Metabolic and Bariatric Center has helped patients achieve high‑quality outcomes through surgery. A range of procedures is offered, including gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass, conversions and Lap‑Band removal, supported by advanced robotic operating rooms designed to enhance precision and safety. Patients recover in a dedicated bariatric unit that have private rooms that were designed with a focus on comfort and healing. After surgery, you’ll have access to on-site rehydration therapy and a postsurgical fitness program to support recovery and long‑term success. Through a partnership with the St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation, patients eligible for the postsurgical fitness program pay as little as 10 percent of the fitness program cost.

Our Comprehensive Program

At BayCare St. Anthony's Hospital, care is personalized to reflect individual weight management needs and goals. Patients have access to a range of services based on their needs, including bariatric surgery, prescription weight loss medications or nonsurgical options. Support also includes practical nutrition guidance with recipes and shopping lists, mental health counseling and customized exercise plans that address pain or mobility concerns. Together, these services help patients build healthy habits and support long‑term success.
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Ongoing Support

We’re here to support patients through every step of their weight loss journey. Our Bariatric Buddy Program connects new surgical patients with those who’ve already been through the process, offering shared experience and encouragement. Patients can also join online or in-person support groups that include guest speakers such as plastic surgeons, nutritionists and obesity medicine specialists. Most importantly, our team stays with you for as long as you need us, offering guidance, answering questions and cheering on your progress.

Additional Services

  • BayCare Medical Fitness Program partnership
  • Body composition analysis to track fat and muscle changes
  • Certified bariatric dietitians for personalized nutrition plans
  • Certified diabetes educators to support blood sugar management
  • Certified obesity medicine specialists for medical care
  • Conversion surgery from sleeve to bypass
  • Fitness consultant
  • Gastric bypass surgery
  • Gastric sleeve surgery
  • In-person and virtual support groups
  • Nutrition therapy
  • On-site IV hydration therapy
  • Revision surgery for gastric sleeve
  • Weight loss medications, including GLP-1 and semaglutide

Our Providers

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At BayCare St. Anthony’s Hospital, our bariatric program is nationally accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, reflecting our commitment to safe, high-quality care. Our bariatric surgeons, obesity medicine specialists, dietitians and care team work together to offer high-quality treatment and personalized support.

Awards & Recognition


ACS Metabolic and Bariatric Accreditation
Florida Blue Distinction Center for Bariatrics
Optum Center of Excellence

Additional Resources

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Guide to Types of Weight Loss Surgery
October 25, 2022

When it comes to weight loss surgery, there are more options than ever to consider. Listen as Dr. Kevin Huguet, Medical Director at the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center at St. Anthony's Hospital discusses the different types of weight loss surgery available, so you can make a better-informed decision.

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What to Expect After Weight Loss Surgery
November 01, 2022

Interested in weight loss surgery but unsure on what to expect after? Listen as Cindy Campione, a patient access representative at the Metabolic and Bariatric Center at St. Anthony's Hospital and a former patient of weight loss surgery discusses recovery time, nutrition and diet, support after surgery and more.