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Physician Referral Page

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Refer a Patient for Bariatric, Metabolic, or Foregut Evaluation

Thank you for trusting our team with your patient’s care. We provide timely communication, comprehensive evaluations, and coordinated follow-up to support your clinical decision-making and ensure continuity of care. Our goal is to make the referral process simple, efficient, and reliable for you and your staff.

How to Refer a
Patient

You may refer a patient using any of the
following methods:
1. Secure Online Referral Form
Submit your referral electronically with attached records
Submit Referral Form
2. Fax Referral
Fax the referral form and supporting documents to:
Fax: 786-635-0405
Attention: Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Referral Team
3. Phone Referral
Call our office to speak directly with our clinical team.
Phone: (786) 635-0400

What to Include With Your Referral

To ensure timely evaluation, please include:
  • Recent clinic notes
  • Relevant imaging or endoscopy reports
  • Laboratory results
  • Medication list
  • Prior bariatric or abdominal surgical history
  • Insurance information
Our team will contact the patient directly to schedule the consultation.

Conditions & Procedures We Accept Referrals For

We evaluate and treat:
  • Obesity & metabolic disease
  • GERD, reflux, and hiatal hernia
  • Bariatric surgery complications
  • Weight regain
  • Foregut disorders (achalasia, esophageal motility disorders)
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Hernias
  • Revisional bariatric surgery
  • Endoscopic bariatric procedures

Communication & Follow-Up

Referring physicians receive:
  • Confirmation of referral receipt
  • Consultation summary
  • Diagnostic findings
  • Operative reports (if applicable)
  • Postoperative updates
  • Long-term follow-up notes
We maintain open communication throughout the patient’s care.

Download Referral Form

If you prefer to complete the form manually, you may download it here
Download Referral Form

Questions?

Our team is available to support you and your staff with any referral-related needs.
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