Weight Loss Surgery| UCF Lake Nona Hospital
Bariatric Surgery • Orlando, FL
About
Summary: - UCF Lake Nona Hospital (formerly UCF Lake Nona Medical Center) is a public hospital in Orlando, Florida, part of HCA Florida Healthcare. - It offers a full range of services including emergency care, minimally invasive surgery, and weight loss (bariatric) surgery, plus specialties in cardiology, imaging, neurological, orthopedic/spine, and women’s health. - The facility emphasizes patient support, clear communication, and reducing visit stress; it operates with 77 employees (recent growth) and serves as a healthcare provider in the Lake Nona area. - Services and providers can be explored on the hospital’s site or by contacting the office directly.
Clinic Type
Bariatric Surgery
Address
UCF Lake Nona Hospital
Phone
(689)216-8000
RelieveYourTremor@HCAHealthcare.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
Free consultation — not specified
FAQs
What is bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery reduces the size of the stomach and can alter the path of food to help with weight loss; often combined with lifestyle changes and supplements.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- U.S. News & World Report: 5 / 5 (Bariatric Surgery patient rating)
- HospitalStats.org: Very Good (Overall Patient Rating)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction with bariatric surgery outcomes and weight loss success stories
- "Boutique-like," clean, and welcoming hospital atmosphere
- Praise for specific surgeons, particularly Dr. Keith Kim, for being accessible and attentive
- Prompt and caring care reported in emergency department experiences
Common complaints
- Some patients reported delays in staff responsiveness when requesting help
- Certain patient communication metrics regarding doctors listening and explaining information were noted to be slightly lower than national averages in some data reporting
"I love the hospital! My nurse was wonderful and so attentive, and overall it was a very comforting experience."
— Patient Sheila O'Ben"Dr. Kim was amazing, and took such good care of me."
— Patient Samantha Brantley"I had to go to the emergency room last week due to some wicked stomach pain. I was promptly taken care of. On top of that Everyone was very friendly and caring."
— Yelp ReviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UCF Lake Nona Hospital Donates Lifesaving AED to Lake Nona Youth Sports • Nonahood News — Oct 9, 2025
- Debora Villanueva — Jun 12, 2026
- Orlando Health Breaks Ground on New Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute — Feb 26, 2026
- What Is Endobariatrics? How To Lose Weight Without Traditional Surgery — May 26, 2026
- How Orlando Health is reshaping bariatric care - Becker’s ASC — Mar 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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