Best Bariatric Surgeons in Tampa, Florida

Dr. Dietrick is certified by the American Board of Surgery with expertise in weight loss surgery using minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic techniques. With more than 30 years of experience, patient-centered care remains his primary focus. Together, Dr. Dietrick works with a team of providers to apply a customized approach for improved well-being, emphasizing education, diet, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes. As a thought leader, Dr. Dietrick was integral in establishing the Surgical Weight Loss Institute at AdventHealth Tampa in 2005. Originally serving as medical director of the program, the hospital obtained national Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) accreditation through the American College of Surgeons (ASC) and the American Society for Metabolic Surgeons (ASMBS).

Dr. Murr is certified by the American Board of Surgery and specializes in bariatric surgery. For over 30 years, he has been dedicated to helping individuals regain their health by providing cutting edge treatment in a caring and nurturing environment. Through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Murr and his team focus on the whole health of each person and apply a customized approach for improved well-being. As a pioneer of bariatric surgery, Dr. Murr has served in leadership roles in many national scientific organizations. He maintains an active role in education and research. Founder of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Florida State Chapter, Dr. Murr has been instrumental in working with Florida Legislature, encouraging insurance companies and employers to support comprehensive obesity management. Voted by his peers as the Top Bariatric Surgeon in Tampa, Dr. Murr is embedded in the community and has lived in Tampa for the last 20 years.

Dr. Gonzalvo is certified by the American Board of Surgery and specializes in adult and adolescent bariatric surgery. A native of Tampa, Dr. Gonzalvo is dedicated to improving the overall health of the Tampa Bay community. Together, with a team of providers, he o¬ffers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program and applies a customized approach for improved well-being to every patient. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Gonzalvo is passionate about improving the health of those experiencing weight management difficulties, especially in the adolescent population. He is a highly experienced surgeon, specializing in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robot-assisted techniques, which results in less scarring and blood loss, faster healing, and less pain for his patients.

Richard DiCicco, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general and MBSAQIP Verified Bariatric Surgeon at HCA Florida Surgical Weight Loss Specialists. He is also the current Director of Bariatric Surgery at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, which is both an MBSAQIP accredited facility, as well as a Bariatric Center of Excellence Hospital.  

Dr. Adam Golas is a board-certified bariatric surgeon specializing in weight loss and minimally invasive surgery procedures. He is dedicated to liberating patients from obesity and the diseases associated with obesity by providing the most advanced treatments in a caring and nurturing environment. Dr. Golas has overcome much adverity in his life and with that approaches every patient encounter with humility, sincerity, and respect. Through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Golas and his team at HCA Florida Weight Loss Specialists focus on the general health of each patient and apply a custom individualized approach for improved health and well-being.  

Dr. Kevin Huguet is the Medical Director and founder of the Bariatric Program, practicing at MIIS Weight Loss Institute, an affiliate of Tampa Bay Surgical Group in St. Petersburg, FL.