About Dr. Teixeira

Andre Teixeira, Bariatric SurgeonDr. Andre Teixeira, a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon is a leader in the field of bariatric surgery and a pioneer in the development of endoscopic weight loss advances – those performed through the esophagus and not surgically. With over 20 years of experience in the bariatric field, Dr. Teixeira has performed 4,000 thousand surgical procedures. Originally hailing from Brazil and son of physicians, medicine was always in the cards. The incredible satisfaction of seeing patients transform every part of their lives after they lose weight and eliminate many of the diseases associated with obesity makes bariatric surgery one of the true pleasures in Dr. Teixeira‘s life.

Education

  • Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine
  • Residency: Orlando Health
  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, Florida

Memberships

  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
  • American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • American Medical Student Association
  • Morehouse School of Medicine Chapter

When not performing surgery, Dr. Teixeira enjoys travel and outdoor sports with his wife and son; and his Peloton (occasionally).

While Dr. Teixeira‘s reputation precedes him, you can get a glimpse into his personal and professional life by watching our podcast here: