If you or someone you know is struggling
with severe obesity and suffering from related health
conditions, Florida Obesity Surgical can help! We specialize in
the LAP-BANDŽ System surgery and long-term patient management to
help our patients take control of their obesity and regain their
health.
With a highly trained team of surgeons, nurses, nutritionists,
exercise therapists and psychologists, Florida Obesity Surgical
is able to provide patients with a safe and effective
weight-loss surgery, comprehensive pre- and post-operative
education and ongoing aftercare. We are here to guide you to a
happier, healthier life.
A decision to have obesity surgery is not to be taken lightly.
The goal of this website is to provide you with information that
can help you decide whether obesity surgery is right for you and
if you are a candidate for the LAP-BANDŽ System surgery.
Meet our Team
Lee Grossbard, M.D., F.A.C.S.
and Pandurangan Krishnaraj, M.D., F.A.C.S., General Surgeons,
have been performing LAP-BAND procedures since October 2002.
Richard DiCicco M.D. new to the staff of doctors at Florida
Obesity Surgical Associates but not new to Bariatric Surgery.
These surgeons have performed more than 1000 LAP-BAND procedures.
Dr. Grossbard was one of the first surgeons in the State of
Florida to perform this surgery.

Dr. Richard DiCicco M.D.
F.A.C.S. (left)
Dr. Lee Grossbard M.D.
F.A.C.S.
(center)
Dr. Pandurangan Krishnaraj,
M.D., F.A.C.S.
(right)
Staff