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  • Surgery, Vascular Surgery
  • 56 years of experience
  • Orlando Health Weight Loss And Bariatric Surgery Institute 89 W Copeland Dr, Orlando, FL 32806
  • (321) 843-8900

Brief Intro

Muhammad A. Jawad, MD, is board certified through the American Board of Surgery and serves as the medical director of Orlando Regional Medical Center’s Bariatric Program. Dr. Jawad has been an expert in laparoscopic surgery since 1989, where he has been performing complicated biliary, colon and endocrine surgery. Dr. Jawad received his medical degree from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt, graduating with honors. He completed a surgical internship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL. Following his internship, he practiced at Jackson Hospital in Alabama. Before joining ORMC, Dr. Jawad served as a chief of surgery at Ocala Regional Medical Center in Florida following his position as chief of staff at Monroe Regional Hospital. While at Ocala Regional Hospital, Dr. Jawad served as a member of the board of trustees. Serving as an expert in the laparoscopic field and performing bariatric surgery since 1984, he has performed more than 4,000 laparoscopic bariatric surgical cases since 2000, safely and with great success. He specializes in both the laparoscopic gastric bypass and the adjustable Lap-Band procedures. He has presented more than 45 presentations both nationally and internationally on laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. Dr. Jawad is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is a member of many organizations including the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, the Florida Medical Association, the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and the Florida Physicians Association.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Cook County Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Ain Shams University Faculty Of Medicine - 1969

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Arabic

Location & Hours

  • Orlando Health Weight Loss And Bariatric Surgery Institute
  • 89 W Copeland Dr, Orlando, FL 32806
  • Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
  • Abdominal Hernia
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Procedures Performed

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Spleen Surgey
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Small Bowel Resection
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • CHAMPVA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • Tricare
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Health First Health Plans
  • AvMed
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Prestige Health Choice
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  • Cancer 74
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
  • Orthopedics 114
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
  • Children's Hospital 16
  • Urology 119
  • Psychiatry 65
  • Geriatrics 94
  • Rehabilitation 70
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 13
  • Ophthalmology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 23
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36