No two weight-loss journeys are alike. At the Mayo Clinic Bariatric Center in Jacksonville, Florida, we meet you where you are — whether you're just exploring options or ready to take the next step. Our integrated team of weight-loss specialists is here to support you throughout your weight-loss journey and beyond.
In addition to comprehensive weight-loss services, we specialize in caring for medically complex patients — including those with end-stage heart, kidney or liver disease — and can offer treatment options for people with challenging needs.
Mayo Clinic's program is uncommon in that it provides a full range of options — from medical and surgical treatments to advanced care for people who need revision surgery or who have high-risk medical needs. We're committed to finding the right approach for you.
Nationally accredited center
Since 2015, we've been proud to be a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBASQIP) Accredited Center, meaning our program consistently meets or surpasses national quality and safety outcomes.
Backed by decades of experience, our team has helped thousands of people transform their lives. On average, over 1,800 people come to the Bariatric Center in Jacksonville each year.
Your journey, fully supported
Maybe you're still exploring your options and are wondering which pathway — medical weight loss, a minimally invasive procedure or bariatric surgery — is right for you. Or maybe you need to lose weight to help address other health concerns. Whatever you need, we're here to support you.
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A defining strength: Mayo Clinic's integrated approach to care
Mayo Clinic brings together highly specialized, multidisciplinary experts for streamlined care. Our program's obesity medicine specialists, dietitians, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, psychologists, and bariatric surgeons all work together to bring you an exceptional patient experience and long-lasting outcomes.
We prioritize respect, kindness and personalized care. All bariatric care team members work from one location on the Jacksonville campus. If your needs call for it, as part of a high-volume, multispecialty practice, your team can quickly consult highly trained experts from virtually any area of medicine.
- We'll help you get started. Our care coordinators will work with your health insurance to confirm what weight-loss services are covered under your plan and provide them with documentation as needed.
- We'll help you before, during and after treatment. You will have ongoing access to Mayo Clinic support groups and resources, to provide you with continuous support that will aid in your long-term success.
Mayo Clinic is recognized by Newsweek as being among the best weight-loss clinics and centers in Florida, and the only site in Jacksonville that was recognized in Newsweek's 2025 rankings.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, ranks No. 1 for digestive disorders in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for digestive disorders by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic Children's in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025–2026 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings.
Advanced, specialized and uncommon care options
- Nonsurgical, incisionless advanced bariatric endoscopy procedures for weight loss, including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, intragastric balloon and transoral outlet reduction (TORe).
- Magnetic duodeno-ileal anastomosis, also called MagDI, a groundbreaking, minimally invasive option for patients who have had a sleeve gastrectomy but need additional weight-loss support. Mayo Clinic in Florida is one of the first academic medical centers in the U.S. to offer the MagDI procedure, which uses tiny magnets to aid in substantive weight loss.
- Robotic and minimally invasive surgeries performed by highly experienced, innovative surgical teams.
- Revisional surgery to repair or change a previous weight-loss procedure.
- Hernia repair coupled with bariatric surgery.
- Bariatric surgery before or at the time of organ transplant.
- Advanced care options for people with complex or high-risk medical needs.
- Therapies that are not yet available outside of clinical trials.
Virtual visits provide added convenience
We make care more convenient by offering virtual visits for select appointments. With a phone, tablet or computer, you can connect with your care team from the comfort and privacy of home.
Mayo Clinic research shows consistently high patient satisfaction with our bariatric care, whether delivered in person or through virtual visits.