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Meet The Surgeon - Dr. T. Patrick Fitzgerald,MD - Bariatric Surgeon

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Event date: 7/26/2018 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Export event

Dr. T. Patrick Fitzgerald, MD, who founded Sarasota Memorial’s Comprehensive Bariatric Program in 2004, specializes in the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgical procedure. Dr. Fitzgerald received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and was trained in General Surgery at the Tulane School of Medicine, New Orleans. He is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgery.

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