BayCare Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
The Bariatric Program at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital offers compassionate, personalized care for individuals seeking long-term weight loss solutions. The program includes both surgical options and pre- and post-operative support, including nutritional counseling and lifestyle education. With a focus on safety, support, and lasting results, the team is committed to helping patients achieve improved health and quality of life.
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Providers
Dr. Lourdes Pelaez-Echevarria is a board-certified general surgeon who provides a full spectrum of surgical care with an emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Her areas of clinical focus include bariatric surgery, breast surgery, colon and rectal surgery, and the treatment of various gastrointestinal and oncologic conditions.
Dr. Sachin Vaikunth is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive laparoscopic, bariatric, and robotic surgery. His areas of interest include treating obesity, gastrointestinal conditions, and performing general abdominal surgeries using modern surgical technologies.
Dr. Donald Fridley is a board-certified robotic, general, and bariatric surgeon who provides comprehensive surgical care through minimally invasive and advanced robotic techniques. As the founder of Surgical Associates of Bayonet Point in Hudson, Florida, he serves patients throughout the greater Tampa Bay area. Dr. Fridley offers both surgical and non-surgical weight loss options.
Dr. Karthik Sugumaran is a board-certified general surgeon and a uniquely dual-certified bariatric intensivist based in Largo/Tampa Bay. His expertise encompasses advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery, bariatric and medical weight-loss therapy, foregut and colorectal disorders, emergency general and trauma surgery, and critical care.
Dr. Mike Blaney is a board-certified surgeon with over 20 years of experience in general and bariatric surgery.
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Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Contact
Phone: (727) 734-6879
Fax: (727) 734-6177
Address
6600 Madison St
New Port Richey, Florida 34652
