OCC has been designated an SRC Center of Excellence

It means we surpass the highest international surgical standards and it’s a statement that 95% of American hospitals can’t make.

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Dr. Ariel Ortiz is Honored
to have been selected by Newsweek magazine as one of the top surgeons in America in 2011.

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Welcome to OCC, the world leader in weight loss surgery

With over 9,000 procedures performed, we are the unchallenged world-leader in weight loss surgeries across the globe.

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Weight loss surgical experts with safe, proven procedures

Our world-class medical team features specialists in every discipline of weight-loss surgery and only the safest approaches.

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Sophisticated technologies in sparkling, modern facilities

Your experience at OCC will be first-class in every way from chauffeured airport service to luxury accommodations and patient rooms.

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Financing to turn your weight loss dreams into reality

There is no reason that finances should stop you from reaching your weight loss goals. We can help make it happen.

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Obesity Control Center is
proud to introduce Enspira.

The complete MultiVitamin specially formulated by OCC for surgery patients.

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The Obesity Control Center is the world leader in weight loss surgeries
and procedures related to conditions caused by extreme weight gain. These include the most popular laparoscopic surgeries: gastric band (lap band), gastric sleeve (gastrectomy), and gastric plication, as well as treatment of failed procedures by other practitioners, fills and specialization in adolescent weight loss procedures.

  • Advanced Surgeries for Weight Loss

    With more than 9,000 weight loss surgeries performed worldwide, OCC is the global leader in proven and safe procedures that have produced long-lasting weight loss results. Our effective approaches include the gastric band (lap band), gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and gastric plication.

    Your weight loss options

  • Gastric Plication Is Groundbreaking Option

    The newest weight loss procedure is known as Gastric Plication. It is being described as “the most exciting advancement in weight loss surgery since adjustable gastric banding.” The surgeons at OCC are proud to pioneer this procedure which has significant benefits over all other options.

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  • Expert Surgeons First-Class Facilities

    Dr. Ariel Ortiz and Dr. Arturo Martinez are considered world leaders in their field. Working in state-of-the-art facilities that exceed U.S. standards, they have dedicated their lives to practicing exclusively in the weight loss arena. Both our team of experts and the sophisticated clinic offer safety and security.

    Our weight loss doctors