Greater Jacksonville
Bariendo Greater Jacksonville serves as Bariendo’s hub for Northeast Florida.
In partnership with Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County, we offer non-surgical weight loss procedures throughout the region. Ascension Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States, operates this state-of-the-art facility in St. Johns, FL. Conveniently located, it is just 25 minutes from Downtown Jacksonville and 45 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).
- Address
- Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County
205 Trinity Way
St. Johns, FL 32259 - Telephone
- (904) 425-5996
- [email protected]
Your time matters: Easy telehealth consultations & follow-ups
Virtual care is more convenient. All consultations, including your first, are virtual at Bariendo. (No walk-ins) Complete your blood work at a nearby Labcorp. Then, come in person once for the procedure, followed by year-long virtual follow-up support to maximize your success.
Weight loss services
At Bariendo Greater Jacksonville, we offer a comprehensive range of non-surgical weight loss procedures, along with GLP-1 medications.
Providers
Bariendo’s physicians undergo rigorous training under the direct mentorship of the inventor of ESG Stomach Tightening®, ensuring exceptional expertise.
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Dr. Lindsey Merritt
Bariendo Greater Jacksonville Director
Advanced Endoscopist, Borland Groover
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Dr. Pichamol “Sigh” Jirapinyo
Director of Bariatric Endoscopy Fellowship, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
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Dr. Christopher C. Thompson
Inventor of ESG Stomach Tightening
Professor, Harvard Medical School
Partner hotels
Out-of-town guests welcome! Patients of Bariendo are offered a special discount at the Courtyard Marriott Flagler Center, conveniently located within a 10-minute drive from Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County.
- Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Flagler Center
14402 Old St Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258 - AC Hotel Jacksonville St Johns Town Center
5323 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Frequently asked questions
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To get an endoscopic weight loss procedure at this location, please schedule a virtual consultation with one of our nurse practitioners or physician assistants to determine your eligibility. We don't accept walk-ins. Learn more about the entire patient journey.
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To be eligible for one of our endoscopic weight loss procedures (such as endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, gastric balloon, or revision of prior bariatric surgery), you must have a BMI over 30, or a BMI between 27 and 29.9 with conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, or fatty liver disease. For an endoscopic revision of prior bariatric surgery, you must have had a gastric bypass or gastric sleeve surgery.
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An endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) procedure costs $11,995, which includes 12 virtual visits with your Bariendo healthcare team. Financing options are available. Learn more about our pricing and financing options.
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A gastric balloon procedure costs $6,995, which includes balloon removal at 6 months and 10 virtual visits with your Bariendo healthcare team. Financing options are available. Learn more about our pricing and financing options.
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Unfortunately, insurance does not cover endoscopic weight loss procedures yet. However, we offer several financing options. Learn more about our pricing and financing options.