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“Dr. Avara is so good at what he does, he believes in you — and that helps you believe in yourself.”
Thomas advises those who are considering bariatric surgery to fully commit to it by embracing the pre-op classes, following the doctor’s instruc- tions and studying nutrition.
“If you stick to it, you can achieve your goal no matter how high you set
it.”The South Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss Center was founded by South Mississippi Surgeons in the year 2000. For over 30 years, South Mis- sissippi Surgeons (SMS) have been providing quality surgical care.
Dr. Avara has practiced general surgery since 1987 and has performed over 2,500 bariatric procedures. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Eastern Association for Surgery of Trauma, and the American Society of Metabolic
Obesity may not be your fault, but it is your responsibility to take action. We are here to help!
Dr. William Avara
and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). To learn more, visit smsurgical-
weightloss.com to register for a FREE informational session about surgical weight.
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South Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss
1124 Oakleigh Road, Ocean Springs 228.872.7277
www.smsurgicalweightloss.com
Dr. Avara has performed over 2,500 bariatric procedures.
For more than 15 years, the team at South Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss Center have dedicated their careers to improving the lives of their patients through the use of bariatric and metabolic surgery. Our comprehensive pre and post-surgery program ensures that every patient
is appropriately educated prior to surgery, while receiving the long-term support needed to achieve and maintain weight loss goals after surgery. Our Center of Excellence is the only comprehensive program of its kind on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and we are dedicated to helping patients lose weight, and live a long, healthy life.
William “Pete” Avara, lll,
MD, FACS Medical Director, Dr. Avara has been practicing bariatric surgery on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 15 years, and has performed over 2,500 bariatric procedures.
Jason Payne, MD, FACS
In 2015, Dr. Jason Payne performed the rst fully, non-assisted robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure in the state of Mississippi.
Lorraine Rauls, FNP-BC
Lorraine is the Program Director for South Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss
Center.
1124 Oakleigh Road Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-875-3778
Call or go online for a FREE Informational Seminar to begin your journey