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Clinic Type

Bariatric Surgery

Address

Gulfport, Mississippi

Phone

228-265-5945

Email

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Opening Hours

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

Website

https://www.miwls.com/

Telehealth

available (in office and telehealth consultations and follow up visits)

Services Offered

  • weight loss surgery
  • laparoscopic surgery
  • general surgery
  • aesthetic services
  • breast surgery
  • body contouring
  • cosmetic injections
  • laser treatment
  • hormone replacement therapy
  • peptide programs
  • BioTE hormone health
  • IV therapies
  • in-office laser liposuction (BeautiFILL with fat transfer)
  • awake anesthesia

Technology & Equipment

  • Opus Plasma®
  • Wegovy®
  • Ozempic®
  • Mounjaro®
  • Zepbound®
  • PDO thread lifts
  • in-office laser liposuction (BeautiFILL)
  • awaken anesthesia

Team

  • Dr. Donald Balder, MD; Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; Board Certification with the American College of Surgeons — Board-certified general surgeon

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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Awards & Accreditations

  • Board-certified general surgeon Donald Balder, MD; affiliated with The Center of Excellence; fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; board certification with the American College of Surgeons

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Photos

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Birdeye: 65 reviews recorded on Birdeye (65)

Patients praise

  • Professional and compassionate bedside manner
  • Effective surgical and aesthetic outcomes
  • Knowledgeable and pleasant office staff
  • Commitment to patient follow-up care

Common complaints

  • The practice is not BBB accredited.

"I have been a patient of Dr. Balder for the last 10 months and cannot say enough good things about him and his practice."

— MIWLS Testimonials Page

"I've suffered with morbid obesisty for years. Dr. Balder did my sleeve in 2018 with zero complications or complaints."

— MIWLS Testimonials Page

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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