Meet Dr. John Gonzalvo, Bariatric Surgeon at AdventHealth Tampa

As an osteopathic physician we are trained in the art of listening and communicating with patients, it is my job to connect with the you on a personal level and to guide you on a Journey of improved health. We must work together and treat the whole person by treating the body, mind, and spirit. We can use your body's ability of self-healing to bring out your Whole health. Bariatric surgery, my passion, gives me the unique opportunity to help patients change their lives in ways that they never dreamed. By using a holistic approach of nutrition, exercise, and the most advanced surgical techniques I can shepard you to the exceptional person than you know you can become. It is my job to provide excellent service, communicate the plan of Health and Wellness and set the expectations for how we will improve your health. Bariatric surgery is unlike other surgical specialties where we will have the opportunity to develop a trusting relationship that will last a lifetime. It is not about just coming in for a quick fix, it is the time to transform yourself with the guidance of an expert that has a strong support team to assist you in achieving your goals. In the end I am a highly trained surgeon, that is passionate in the care of my patients, I have compassion for your problems and so I ask, “What can I do for you?”