What Surgical Healing Arts Center does

Surgical Healing Arts Center is a physician-owned bariatric and general surgery practice headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, founded by Dr. Moses K. Shieh. It serves adults and adolescents with morbid obesity, GERD, hernias, gastroparesis, and related conditions across Southwest Florida, with procedures priced from approximately $2,900 for body liposculpture to $19,900 for gastric bypass, with self-pay and insurance reimbursement pathways.

The practice delivers a comprehensive surgical portfolio anchored on sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, Orbera and Spatz3 gastric balloons, robotic hernia repair using the Da Vinci Xi system, LINX reflux management, Nissen fundoplication, Enterra therapy for gastroparesis, and revisional bariatric surgery. Adjacent offerings include post-bariatric body contouring, advanced wound care, and a lifelong support ecosystem comprising monthly support groups, nutrition and exercise coaching, bilingual educational video series, and an adopted patient program for follow-up care of patients whose original surgery occurred elsewhere.

Revenue is generated through one-time surgical and procedural fees under both insurance reimbursement (Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna Preferred, AAAASF-accredited) and self-pay models with patient financing via American HealthCare Lending. The go-to-market relies on free in-person and online educational seminars, physician referrals, content marketing, and patient testimonial-driven acquisition. The practice is recognized by the American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery as a Florida regional referral center and is constructing a new 20,764-square-foot ambulatory surgery center in partnership with Metro Alliance Surgery Center and Stevens Construction, signaling capacity expansion.

Name

Surgical Healing Arts Center

Legal name

Surgical Healing Arts Center

Website

https://surgicalhealingarts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Surgical Healing Arts Center is a physician-owned bariatric and general surgery practice in Fort Myers, Florida, performing weight loss procedures, robotic hernia repair, GERD treatment, and revisional surgery for Southwest Florida patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bariatric and General Surgery Services

NAICS

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Plastics / Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Body Contouring & Non-Invasive Aesthetic Recovery (e.g., Lymphatic Drainage) (HSADAKAM)

Keywords

• Bariatric surgery services
• Weight loss surgery
• General surgery practice
• Hernia repair services
• Reflux treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Bariatric Surgery Procedures: One-time surgical procedures including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric banding, and revisional surgeries. Revenue includes surgeon fees, anesthesia, and facility charges.
2. Gastric Balloon Procedures: Temporary balloon placement procedures (Orbera, Spatz3) with associated coaching programs spanning 6-12 months
3. Body Contouring Procedures: Cosmetic procedures following massive weight loss including abdominoplasty, body lifts, breast procedures, and liposculpture
4. GERD/Hernia Surgery: Surgical treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease, hiatal hernias, and other general surgery procedures including LINX device implantation
5. Financing Services: Partnership with American HealthCare Lending providing patient financing from $1,000 to $34,000 for out-of-pocket healthcare costs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Surgical Healing Arts Center is a bariatric and general surgery practice providing surgical weight loss procedures (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric banding, Orbera and Spatz3 gastric balloons, revisional bariatric surgery), robotic hernia repair using the da Vinci system, GERD/reflux treatment (LINX, Nissen fundoplication), general surgery, gastroparesis treatment (Enterra therapy), and post-bariatric body contouring. The practice serves individual patients in Southwest Florida with comprehensive preoperative education and lifelong postoperative support including monthly support groups, nutrition counseling, and exercise programs.

Product overview

Surgical Healing Arts Center is a comprehensive bariatric and weight-loss surgery practice offering a unified suite of medical services. The core portfolio centers on surgical weight-loss procedures including Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Banding, and Orbera/Spatz3 Gastric Balloons. The practice extends into robotic surgery using the da Vinci Xi system for hernia repair and anti-reflux procedures (LINX, Nissen Fundoplication). Supporting services include revisional bariatric surgery, adolescent bariatric surgery, gastroparesis treatment (Enterra Therapy), and general surgery. Post-surgical offerings include body contouring for excess skin removal and advanced wound care. The practice also provides extensive support programs including nutrition counseling, exercise coaching, support groups, and an adopted patient program for patients who had surgery elsewhere. Recognized by ASMBS as a Florida regional referral center, the practice is AAAASF-certified and Cigna-preferred.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sleeve Gastrectomy (Laparoscopic / Robotic) Laparoscopic or Da Vinci robotic-assisted sleeve gastrectomy that removes approximately 85% of the stomach, leaving a small banana-shaped sleeve and reducing Ghrelin production. Indicated for adults with BMI 35+ (or BMI 30-35 with comorbidities) seeking surgical weight loss. Typical outcomes include 70-75% excess weight loss within 1-2 years and a 98% success rate for sleeve gastrectomy outcomes.
• Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) Roux-en-Y gastric bypass creating a small stomach pouch connected directly to the lower small intestine, bypassing the main stomach, duodenum, and upper small intestine. Achieves successful weight loss in over 90% of patients with 75% excess weight loss; 98% of procedures are performed robotically or laparoscopically. Indicated for adults with severe obesity.
• Adjustable Gastric Banding Adjustable silicone gastric band (LAP-BAND or Realize band) placed around the upper stomach to restrict capacity. The procedure is adjustable and reversible and includes a gastric band removal service. Indicated for adult patients seeking a reversible bariatric option.
• Orbera Gastric Balloon Non-surgical, two-part weight loss program featuring a soft saline-filled intragastric balloon placed endoscopically for six months with a 12-month coaching and support program. Includes two endoscopic procedures for balloon insertion and removal. Indicated for adults seeking non-surgical weight loss; not currently covered by insurance.
• Spatz3 Adjustable Endoscopic Balloon FDA-approved adjustable gastric balloon customizable to each patient and able to be resized multiple times during an 8-month placement period. Exclusive to Southwest Florida through this practice. Includes behavioral support with average weight loss of 32-55 lbs (15-18% of body weight). Indicated for adults seeking a non-surgical adjustable weight loss option.
• Robotic Hernia Repair (da Vinci Xi) Minimally invasive hernia repair using the da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system with high-definition 3D vision, precision instrumentation, and greater range of motion than traditional laparoscopic instruments. Used for incisional, hiatal, inguinal, and umbilical hernias. Indicated for adult patients requiring abdominal wall hernia repair.
• LINX Reflux Management System FDA-approved flexible bracelet of magnetic titanium beads implanted laparoscopically around the lower esophageal sphincter to control gastroesophageal reflux disease. Indicated for GERD patients not adequately controlled by medication and seeking a non-fundoplication surgical option.
• Nissen Fundoplication / Lap Nissen Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery that wraps a portion of the stomach (fundus) around the lower esophageal sphincter to prevent acid reflux. Available as full 360-degree Nissen, 270-degree Toupet, or 180-degree wraps. Indicated for GERD patients with hiatal hernia or refractory reflux symptoms.
• Revisional Bariatric Surgery Corrective bariatric surgery for patients with complications from prior weight-loss procedures performed elsewhere, including eroded or slipped bands, corroded staples, and dilated gastric pouches. The practice is among few centers nationwide performing complex revisional bariatric surgery and is recognized by ASMBS as a regional referral center.
• Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy) for adolescents with severe obesity who have failed other weight loss attempts and meet comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation criteria. Includes preoperative evaluation, surgery, and postoperative support tailored to teenage patients.
• General Surgery Services Comprehensive general surgical services including anti-reflux surgery, hiatal hernia repair, abdominal wall reconstruction, gall bladder removal, colon surgery, intestinal surgery, breast surgery, and abdominal wall wound care for adult patients in Southwest Florida.
• Enterra Therapy System Surgically implanted gastric electrical stimulation device that sends tiny electrical currents to stimulate stomach muscles to contract and move food to the small intestine. Indicated for patients with gastroparesis experiencing chronic nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and blood sugar fluctuations not responding to standard treatments.
• Body Contouring (Post-Bariatric) Cosmetic body contouring procedures for patients who have achieved significant weight loss, including abdominoplasty ($6,500-$8,500), thigh lift ($4,000-$6,000), mastopexy with reduction ($5,560-$6,900), Vaser liposculpture ($2,900-$3,750), brachioplasty ($4,000-$6,000), body lift ($10,900), and face lift ($9,600). Some procedures may be covered by insurance if medically necessary.
• Advanced Wound Care Advanced wound care using skin substitute grafts and amniotic placenta growth factors to treat chronic or non-healing wounds such as ulcers, skin grafts, osteomyelitis, surgical wounds, radiation sores, pressure sores, and diabetic wounds. Indicated for patients with complex wound-healing needs.
• Support Programs Comprehensive patient support ecosystem including weight management video series in English and Spanish, monthly patient support groups led by a nurse practitioner, nutrition and supplements counseling (Bariatric Fusion, Bariatric Advantage), exercise programs, and an adopted patient program providing follow-up care for patients who had bariatric surgery elsewhere, including seasonal residents.
• Patient Financing (American HealthCare Lending) Patient financing services through a partnership with American HealthCare Lending, providing loans ranging from $1,000 to $34,000 for out-of-pocket healthcare costs including bariatric procedures and body contouring not covered by insurance. Available to self-pay patients seeking surgical treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70-75% excess weight loss within 1-2 years of sleeve gastrectomy
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Intuitive Surgical (Da Vinci)coreTechnology or IntegrationDa Vinci robotic surgical system used for hernia repair and other procedures. The system provides enhanced 3D vision, precision instrumentation, and greater range of motion than traditional laparoscopic instruments.
• LINX Reflux Management SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationFDA-approved magnetic titanium bead device for surgical treatment of GERD. The system is implanted laparoscopically to strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter.
• Orbera (Apollo Endosurgery)coreTechnology or IntegrationOrbera gastric balloon system for non-surgical weight loss. The practice is #1 provider in Florida. Includes 12-month comprehensive program with balloon placement and removal.
• Spatz3 BallooncoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive provider in Southwest Florida for Spatz3 adjustable gastric balloon. Only FDA-approved adjustable weight loss balloon with customizable sizing capability, staying in stomach for 8 months.
• Metro Alliance Surgery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for new 20,764-square-foot medical office building and ambulatory surgery center construction project in Fort Myers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Intuitive Surgical: Manufacturer of the Da Vinci robotic surgical system used by Surgical Healing Arts for hernia repair and other procedures. Relevant as the enabling technology partner whose installed base and pricing dynamics directly affect SHAC's robotic procedure economics.
• Boston Scientific (Apollo Endosurgery): Acquired Apollo Endosurgery, the maker of the Orbera gastric balloon — a core product in SHAC's portfolio and the basis of its #1 Florida provider status. Comparable as the upstream supplier whose product strategy and reimbursement decisions shape SHAC's endoscopic weight-loss revenue.
• Spatz FGIA: Manufacturer of the Spatz3 adjustable gastric balloon — the FDA-approved device for which SHAC is the exclusive Southwest Florida provider. Directly relevant because exclusivity and supply continuity from Spatz FGIA underpin a key regional differentiator for the practice.

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic Bariatric & Metabolic Institute: Major academic medical center offering comprehensive bariatric and metabolic surgery, including revisional procedures and ASMBS-accredited programs. Relevant incumbent peer because SHAC's referral-center recognition and fellowship-trained surgeons compete in the same advanced-bariatric niche at a broader institutional scale.
• Mayo Clinic Bariatric Surgery Program: National academic system with a high-volume bariatric surgery program covering sleeve, bypass, balloons, and revisional procedures. Sets the clinical benchmark that SHAC's referral-center designation competes against for complex cases.

Direct peers

• Beverly Hills Physicians: Private multi-specialty surgical practice combining bariatric surgery with cosmetic/plastic surgery and body contouring. Highly comparable because it pairs weight-loss surgery with post-bariatric cosmetic work and operates as a private, marketing-led surgery group.
• Blossom Bariatrics: Private bariatric and general surgery practice in Las Vegas offering sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, Orbera balloon, and revisional procedures. Closest comparable as a similarly-sized private, multi-surgeon bariatric center with a cash-pay component and seminar-driven patient acquisition.
• New York Bariatric Group: Multi-surgeon private bariatric surgery practice with multiple NY locations offering sleeve, bypass, balloons, and revisional surgery. Comparable on procedure mix, multi-surgeon private structure, and regional referral positioning, though at larger geographic scale.
• Texas Bariatric Specialists: Private bariatric and general surgery practice offering sleeve, bypass, gastric band, balloons, and revisional surgery with strong seminar-driven marketing. Closely comparable on service mix, private-ownership structure, and patient acquisition model.
• Weight Loss Institute of Arizona: Private multi-surgeon bariatric practice offering sleeve, bypass, balloons, and revisional procedures with seminar-based patient acquisition. Comparable as a similarly structured private regional bariatric center competing for self-pay and insurance patients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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