Dr. Michael Baptista

Dr. Michael Baptista Michael Baptista, MD specializes in weight loss surgery and management of patients before and after surgery.

Dr. Baptista is a leading Bariatric and General Surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery and has helped thousands of patients in 19 years of practice. He understands the multifactorial problem of obesity, and the surgical options for it. Dr. Baptista has had extensive training in bariatric surgery with focus in minimally invasive surgery having performed thousands of weight loss surgery procedures. His past training also extends to the areas of general surgery, thoracic surgery, and surgical research.

"I've learned to love food in a positive way!" (Raylimar M., in Feb/2025)
03/11/2026

"I've learned to love food in a positive way!"
(Raylimar M., in Feb/2025)

Help us congratulate our patient Maria P. on her ONE year anniversary! We are very proud of being part of her successf...
03/10/2026

Help us congratulate our patient Maria P. on her ONE year anniversary! We are very proud of being part of her successful !

Help us congratulate our patient Raylimar N. on her ONE year anniversary! We are very proud of being part of her succe...
03/09/2026

Help us congratulate our patient Raylimar N. on her ONE year anniversary! We are very proud of being part of her successful !

"I never thought I could get to where I am now!" (Johanna R., in Feb/2025)
03/07/2026

"I never thought I could get to where I am now!" (Johanna R., in Feb/2025)

WOW!!!!! We want to congratulate our patient of the week Zaida B. who lost 91 lb. in TEN months since the procedure! ...
03/06/2026

WOW!!!!! We want to congratulate our patient of the week Zaida B. who lost 91 lb. in TEN months since the procedure!
✅BMI went from 36 to 21
✅Pants size went from 18 to 6, tops from 2XL to S
✅"I no longer feel tired all the time"!

Help us congratulate our patient Nathan B. on his ONE year anniversary! We are very proud of being part of his success...
03/05/2026

Help us congratulate our patient Nathan B. on his ONE year anniversary! We are very proud of being part of his successful !

"Now I feel way more beautiful and confident"! (Zaida B., in April/2025)
03/03/2026

"Now I feel way more beautiful and confident"! (Zaida B., in April/2025)

Happy 4th anniversary Christine! Thank you for all the work you do and for stepping in whenever support is needed (in ad...
03/02/2026

Happy 4th anniversary Christine! Thank you for all the work you do and for stepping in whenever support is needed (in addition to being our go-to IT lifesaver!). From bringing candies and baking cakes to planning fun team outings, you truly make our workplace brighter every day. We are lucky to have you! 💙

Many patients know Dr. Baptista for bariatric surgery, but his expertise goes beyond weight loss. He also specializes in...
02/28/2026

Many patients know Dr. Baptista for bariatric surgery, but his expertise goes beyond weight loss. He also specializes in hernias, gallbladder, and acid reflux treatments! That means more comprehensive care — all from a physician who knows you and your health history.

Our patient Kaitlyn S. had the THREE years ago, lost 123 lb. and has kept the weight off since then!! We are proud to ...
02/27/2026

Our patient Kaitlyn S. had the THREE years ago, lost 123 lb. and has kept the weight off since then!! We are proud to be part of her long term success!

"I never thought I would be able to lose ALL this weight.!" (Johanna R., in Feb/2025)
02/27/2026

"I never thought I would be able to lose ALL this weight.!"
(Johanna R., in Feb/2025)

"Before surgery, I used to walk with a cane!" (Terry S. , in Feb/2025)
02/26/2026

"Before surgery, I used to walk with a cane!" (Terry S. , in Feb/2025)

Address

9471 Baymeadows Road Suite 207
Jacksonville, FL
32256

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5am
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19047242263

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