Dr. Darren Peterson, F.A.C.S.

Dr. Peterson went to medical school at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center where he developed a passion for robotic and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Peterson then joined the Texas Tech Department of Surgery as an Associate Professor of Surgery where he helped establish the Division of Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery. In addition to bariatric surgery, Dr. Peterson specializes in treating benign gastric and esophageal disorders such as GERD and hiatal hernias. He is a fellow and an active member of the Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

The team at Florida Coast Weight Loss Center is dedicated to helping patients find lasting weight loss and live happier, healthier lives. Our bariatric surgery practice is led by board-certified surgeons with extensive experience in bariatric medicine and advanced weight loss surgery techniques. We offer patients in Daytona, St. Augustine, Orlando, and beyond compassionate care, customized treatment plans, and the most effective weight loss solutions available. Our comprehensive range of weight loss options includes bariatric procedures such as gastric sleeve surgery, non-surgical procedures, such as the gastric balloon, and medical weight loss. We offer self-pay and financing packages to make better health affordable for any budget.