Bariatrics

When to See a Bariatric Surgeon?
Tenet Florida Physician Services (TFPS) bariatric surgeons provide bariatric surgery options for people who are 100 or more pounds overweight or have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more or who have a BMI of 35 or more with one or more co-morbidities like hypertension or high cholesteral. Many times patients are referred to a bariatric surgeon by their primary care physician, cardiologist or endocrinologist. However, many times patients also self refer. Either way, the Tenet Florida Physician Services Bariatric team will be happy to work with you and your primary care physician to achieve your desired outcomes. Here are some of the successful outcomes many patients have experienced after having bariatric surgery with our program:- The average patient’s weight loss with a gastric bypass has been 70% of excess weight within 12 months.
- Most patients with type 2 diabetes are able to discontinue medications and maintain normal blood sugar levels.
- Most patients with hypertension are able to sustain normal blood pressure readings after discontinuing medications following surgery.
- Most patients with sleep apnea will not require treatments following surgery.
- Most patients experience higher levels of energy.
Bariatrics Team

Eduardo Parra-Davila, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Specialties: Bariatrics, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery
Location: West Palm Beach

Erica R. Podolsky, MD, FASMBS
Specialties: Bariatrics, General Surgery
Location: Delray Beach