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The Balloon MD

The Balloon MD is a Gastroenterology Clinic located in Tampa Bay Florida which specialized in the non-surgical weight loss system  ORBERA™, provided by the Gastroenterologist Israel Crespo, MD.

Dr. Israel Crespo have extensive experience in multiple endoscopic procedures, performed at the highest quality levels.

“In my twenty-seven years as a gastroenterologist, I have witnessed the growing epidemic of obesity in our country. I have seen how many patients struggle with weight issues that significantly and adversely affect their health. Many of them have asked me what I can do to help them, and I have given them in good faith advice on how to change eating habits and healthy eating, but still in my mind I knew the struggle was great, particularly if we try to achieve weight control without using medications that have significant potential risks and side effects.

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The American College of Gastroenterology has taken an initiative to reduce obesity as an important issue in view of the mounting data on the increase risks of gastrointestinal diseases that are obesity related (ACG Obesity Initiative), something missing for the longest time. 

ORBERA TM system had been a tool that have helped patients reach healthy weight. At the beginning of 2021, Dr. Crespo have performed close to 70 Orbera Balloon placements , and provided all the necessary elements that lead patients to a successful transition to a portion control eating habits that they should be able to maintain.

This plan provides guidance on exercise, healthy nutritional choices and it is medically supervised without using appetite suppressant drugs. The ORBERA TM program is a complete one-year commitment into your health. I hope this is the year that you take charge of your health and commit to a comprehensive drug-free weight reduction program.”

– Dr. Crespo

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Provided by the American College of Gastroenterologist.

Our Staff

Israel Crespo, MD

Gastroenterologist

Blanca Crespo, MPH, CHC

Administrator / Marketing VP

Jackie Lugardo

Medical Assistant

This may be the first step to a new life!

Contact us now to 1-844- MDGlobe or schedule an appointment online!