Dr. Baptista is hands down the BEST surgeon in Jacksonville! Every single nurse I met had nothing but praise for him — and that says a lot, especially when you hear about patients from other physicians coming back with complications. When I tell you my incisions are the tiniest I’ve seen compared to anyone in my support group, I mean it — his work is truly amazing. If you’re even considering surgery, do yourself a favor and check out his website. The reviews speak for themselves — and now I know exactly why everyone raves about him!

I had my sleeve surgery with Dr. Michael Baptista in Jacksonville in November 2022, and by my one-year anniversary, I had lost 135 pounds. I’ve struggled with weight my entire life, and this surgery truly changed—and saved—my life. My sister had her procedure in St. Augustine and, while she lost weight, she didn’t have the same level of support I received from Dr. Baptista and his team. Choosing him was the best decision I’ve ever made. I live in Palm Coast, and I highly recommend him to anyone considering surgery.