Our Philosophy
We have a team approach to weight loss. The patient is the most important member of the team. The patient’s motivation, discipline, and drive to attain a healthy weight are the key to success. In conjunction with the weight loss procedure, a commitment to a healthy diet and lifestyle that includes regular physical activity is important for success. Therefore, we will arrange for the patient to see a dietitian to provide advice and sample menus for a healthy diet. Ongoing follow-up with a dietitian will be important after the procedure. We will also arrange for the patient to be evaluated by a personal trainer to develop an exercise plan tailored to the needs of the patient.
About our practice
Since 1992, our practice offers three minimally invasive endoscopic weight loss (bariatric) procedures. These include endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) or accordion procedure; endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty after gastric sleeve surgery, also known as endoscopic revision after gastric sleeve surgery for patients that have previously undergone gastric sleeve surgery; and endoscopic revision after gastric bypass for patients that have previously undergone gastric bypass surgery. Detailed information about the procedures is available under the Procedures tab.
Learn about our team of physicians
Get to know the doctors at Bariatric Endoscopy Tampa Bay. Our doctors perform minimally invasive endoscopic weight loss procedures. These procedures have a smaller risk of complications, are less costly, and cause less pain compared to other weight loss procedures. Call us today to make an appointment.
Our Philosophy
We have a team approach to weight loss. The patient is the most important member of the team. The patient’s motivation, discipline, and drive to attain a healthy weight are the key to success. In conjunction with the weight loss procedure, a commitment to a healthy diet and lifestyle that includes regular physical activity is important for success. Therefore, we will arrange for the patient to see a dietitian to provide advice and sample menus for a healthy diet. Ongoing follow-up with a dietitian will be important after the procedure. We will also arrange for the patient to be evaluated by a personal trainer to develop an exercise plan tailored to the needs of the patient.
About our practice
Since 2019, our practice has offered four nonsurgical weight loss (bariatric) procedures. These include endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), or accordion procedure, endoscopic revision after gastric sleeve surgery, endoscopic revision after gastric bypass, and Orbera balloon placement. Detailed information about the procedures is available under the procedures tab.
Learn about our team of physicians
Joseph Staffetti, M.D
Dr. Staffetti is an attending physician at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, the Medical Center of Trinity, and Morton Plant Northbay Hospital. He is the Program Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point.
Dr. Staffetti completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (formerly known as the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey) in Newark. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Roger Williams General Hospital, affiliated with Brown University in Providence.
After completing his training, he served on the staff at the Long Island College Hospital and had an appointment as an instructor of medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn. Dr. Staffetti was awarded the Distinguished Physician Leadership Award at Morton Plant Northbay Hospital in 2019.
Dilip Ghanekar, M.D
Dr. Ghanekar is an attending physician at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, the Medical Center of Trinity, and Morton Plant Northbay Hospital. He is the Assistant Program Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point.
Dr. Ghanekar completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He received his medical degree from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences in Bangalore. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center where he served as the Chief Resident.
After completing his training, he served as Instructor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Ghanekar was awarded the Excellence in Medicine Award by the BayCare Health System in 2012 for his commitment to medical care.
Joseph Staffetti, M.D
Dr. Staffetti is an attending physician at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, the Medical Center of Trinity, and Morton Plant Northbay Hospital. He is the Program Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point.
Dr. Staffetti completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (formerly known as the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey) in Newark. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Roger Williams General Hospital, affiliated with Brown University in Providence.
After completing his training, he served on the staff at the Long Island College Hospital and had an appointment as an instructor of medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn. Dr. Staffetti was awarded the Distinguished Physician Leadership Award at Morton Plant Northbay Hospital in 2019.
Dilip Ghanekar, M.D
Dr. Ghanekar is an attending physician at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, the Medical Center of Trinity, and Morton Plant Northbay Hospital. He is the Assistant Program Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point.
Dr. Ghanekar completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He received his medical degree from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences in Bangalore. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center where he served as the Chief Resident.
After completing his training, he served as Instructor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Ghanekar was awarded the Excellence in Medicine Award by the BayCare Health System in 2012 for his commitment to medical care.
Learn about our staff
Learn about our staff
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Associations
The physicians of Bariatric Endoscopy Tampa Bay are proud members of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), Association for Bariatric Endoscopy and American Gastroenterological Association.
Associations
The physicians of Bariatric Endoscopy Tampa Bay are proud members of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), Association for Bariatric Endoscopy and American Gastroenterological Association.
Contributing to research and the community
For many years we have been strong supporters of the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance and The University of South Florida Parkinson’s Disease and Balance Center. The Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) is dedicated to the pursuit of scientific research leading to treatments and a cure for Friedreich’s ataxia. Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a debilitating, life-shortening, degenerative, neuro-muscular disorder. About one in 50,000 people in the United States has FA. It is estimated there are 4,000 individuals affected with FA in the U.S., and 15,000 affected individuals worldwide. Learn more below.
Contributing to research and the community
For many years we have been strong supporters of the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance and The University of South Florida Parkinson’s Disease and Balance Center. The Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) is dedicated to the pursuit of scientific research leading to treatments and a cure for Friedreich’s ataxia. Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a debilitating, life-shortening, degenerative, neuro-muscular disorder. About one in 50,000 people in the United States has FA. It is estimated there are 4,000 individuals affected with FA in the U.S., and 15,000 affected individuals worldwide. Learn more below.
Publications
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