Bariatrics Program History of Surgical Therapy for Obesity
The Shands Hospital at The University of Florida is a private, not-for-profit hospital that specializes in tertiary care for critically ill patients. Shands Hospital at The University of Florida is one of the most comprehensive institutions and one of the leading referral medical centers in the Southeast. It continually receives recognition as one of the best hospitals in the nation by U.S. News and World Report because of its dedication to patient care, education and research. Shands Hospital at The University of Florida is the primary teaching hospital for the University of Florida College of Medicine. More than 500 physicians representing 110 medical specialties work with a team of healthcare professionals to provide quality care for patients. The faculty from the University of Florida College of Medicine includes nationally and internationally recognized physicians whose expertise is supported by intensive research activities. Shands Hospital at The University of Florida affiliation with the University of Florida Health Science Center allows patients to benefit from the latest medical knowledge and technology. Shands Hospital at The University of Florida have been pioneers in the surgical treatment of obesity. Our first Chairman of Surgery, Dr. Edward R. Woodward, began performing obesity surgery in the late 1960's. Since then the University of Florida Bariatric program has performed close to 3,000 operations for weight loss. |