Meet The Surgeon - Dr. John Nora - Bariatric Surgeon

Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center at Clark Rd. 5880 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238

Dr. Nora, who has served the Sarasota patient community since 1989, joined the Sarasota Memorial Hospital bariatric surgery team in 2007. A board-certified general surgeon, his surgical specialties include:

* da Vinci- assisted robotic Bariatric surgery

* Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass

* Sleeve Gastrectomy (gastric sleeve)
Dr. Nora also has extensive training in critical care and vascular surgery, and is a former chief of general and vascular surgery at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital currently has a 6 step process Comprehensive Bariatric Program:

Step 1: Get The Facts -  Learn about the science of obesity and how to break the chain of events - the who, what, and why me?

Step 2: Get Your Initial Consultation - Call our office to get the facts and make an appointment (941) 917-4753

Step 3: Get To Know Us - Meet our team of surgeons and staff - you will have the most dedicated and highly qualified team on your side

Step 4: Get Questions Answered - We are here to help. Any questions you have we will have the answers for you

Step 5: Get Ready, Get Set, Get Surgery - You've been evaluated and qualified as a candidate for surgery. Learn about your diet, getting back to work, and leading a normal healthy lifestyle

Step 6: Get Back On Your Feet – Walk through the recovery process – Utilize our Support Groups, Learn about your diet, getting back to work, and leading a normal healthy lifestyle