The Surgical Weight Loss Center
at University Community Hospital
Treating Obesity
One of the most challenging medical problems to treat today is obesity. It is also one of the most common health issues. 
Two out of three Americans is overweight and almost one in twenty has
morbid obesity.
Medical or non-operative weight loss treatments have been unsuccessful for the long-term treatment of morbid obesity. Today,
weight loss surgeries
— such as the adjustable gastric band (i.e., LAP Band or Realize Band) or gastric bypass — are the only treatments that works for the vast majority of those with morbid obesity.
The Surgical Weight Loss Center in Tampa, Florida
The Surgical Weight Loss Center at University Community Hospital has a comprehensive program with a focus on patient
education and support.
Surgical weight loss procedures, also called bariatric surgery, performed at the Surgical Weight Loss Center include the adjustable gastric band (such as LAP Band or Realize Band) and gastric bypass surgery.
All pre-operative evaluation is performed at one location, including the dietary and psychological assessments. University Community Hospital is equipped with features necessary to make the obese patient comfortable and safe.
If you are considering weight loss surgery, click the links below to learn more about our Tampa weight loss surgery center — The Surgical Weight Loss Center at University Community Hospital.
what is morbid obesity?
| who is a candidate for surgery? | what operations are available? |
insurance coverage | weight loss surgery seminars | education and support | meet the surgeon | location | how to make an appointment | patient forms
