Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute
Bariatric Surgery • Orlando, FL • Since 1918
About
Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is an 808-bed, private, non-profit tertiary hospital in downtown Orlando and the flagship of the Orlando Health system. Opened in 1918, it offers a wide range of services including bariatrics and weight loss care, emergency and Level I trauma, cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, orthopedic/sports medicine, and surgical care. It is affiliated with multiple medical schools and operates as part of the Orlando Health network. Notably, the page notes ORMC as a center for urgent care to critically ill patients and highlights its capacity (beds: 808) and status as a major trauma center in Central Florida.
Clinic Type
Bariatric Surgery
Address
9400 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando, Florida 32819-8001, US
Phone
13218432990
r-wiregrasshospitalvolunteerservices@orlandohealth.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- ObesityHelp.com: 4.67 out of 5 (375 ratings)
- WeightLossClinic.care: 4.4 out of 5 (84 reviews)
Patients praise
- High regard for surgical expertise and competence of surgeons (notably Dr. Jawad and Dr. Ghanem)
- Informative and thorough pre-operative education and support
- Professional and caring demeanor of medical providers and nutritionists
- Effective and life-changing surgical outcomes reported by many patients
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching office staff by phone or email
- Inconsistent communication and delays in scheduling follow-ups
- Some reports of poor post-operative care and unaddressed symptoms
- Isolated reports of negative interactions with medical or support staff
"Dr. Jawad and his staff were extremely thorough in making sure that I had all the pertinent information I needed during the pre-op phase... I would rate Dr. Jawad as an 10 on a scale from 1-10. He helped me to save my life."
— ObesityHelp.com User Review"It started off positive until after surgery. Dr didn't listen to anything... Trying to get follow up appointment is a battle. It feel like u fight to get follow up appointment that i already feel is useless bc issues from day 2 are still happening months after surgery with no plan of even addressing."
— WeightLossClinic.care User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Orlando Health Breaks Ground on New Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute — Apr 27, 2026
- Orlando Health Breaks Ground on New Weight Loss and Bariatric ... — Feb 25, 2026
- Andre F. Teixeira, MD - Orlando Health — Feb 3, 2026
- How Orlando Health is reshaping bariatric care - Becker’s ASC — Mar 30, 2026
- Orlando Health Breaks Ground on New Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute — Apr 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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