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Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery
Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, obesity, and more.
3683 South Miami Avenue Suite 500
Miami, FL 33133

Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Miami, FL specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, PALM BEACH GENERAL SURGERY LLC and HCA Florida Mercy Hospital.

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Office Locations

3683 South Miami Avenue Suite 500
Miami, FL 33133
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

  • Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
  • Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
  • Suppresses appetite
  • Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
  • Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

In The News 

“Mercy Hospital's Surgical Weight Loss Center is led by a best-in-class surgical team, Dr. Steven Henriques and Dr. Limaris Barrios.”—"Metabolic and bariatric surgery launches at Mercy Hospital", Miami's Community News, February 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Miami, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 11
doctor visit 174
hospital care 149
incision and drainage 11
inpatient care 149
minor procedures 11
skin surgery 11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 109
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 33
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 26
Dementia 11
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Miami, FL during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 118
hospital care 125
inpatient care 125

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD.

Gender
Male 82
Female 74
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 144
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 32
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 24
Dementia 15
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Miami, FL during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 144
hospital care 141
inpatient care 141

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD.

Gender
Male 190
Female 182
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 342
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 174
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 60
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 29
Dementia 11
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Miami, FL during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 166
hospital care 104
inpatient care 104

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD.

Gender
Male 83
Female 95
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 32
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 29
Dementia 17
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Miami, FL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 12
doctor visit 147
gastrointestinal procedures 12
hospital care 119
inpatient care 119
minimally invasive procedures 12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD.

Gender
Male 91
Female 92
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 168
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 32
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 26
Dementia 11
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Miami, FL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 13
doctor visit 175
hospital care 115
incision and drainage 13
inpatient care 115
minor procedures 13
skin surgery 13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD.

Gender
Male 99
Female 111
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 25
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 29
Dementia 12
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Miami, FL during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 35
hospital care 56
inpatient care 56

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 52
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 78
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 32
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 19
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 37
Dementia 25
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Miami, FL during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 34
inpatient care 34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 25
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 14
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 45
Dementia 33
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Miami, FL during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 59
inpatient care 59

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD.

Gender
Male 28
Female 20
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 32
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 14
From 75 to 84 14
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 63
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 46
Dementia 48
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Miami, FL during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 17
inpatient care 17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD.

Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 11
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 59
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Miami, FL during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 42
inpatient care 42

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 28
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 30
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 13
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 62
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 47
Diabetes 45
Dementia 0
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Miami, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

abdominal surgery 12
abscess drainage 12
doctor visit 137
gastrointestinal procedures 12
hospital care 87
incision and drainage 12
inpatient care 87
minimally invasive procedures 12
minor procedures 12
skin surgery 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD.

Gender
Male 68
Female 71
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 66
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 7
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 40
85 and over 22
Less than 65 17
65 to 74 55

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Cancer 13
Dementia 16

Education & Training

She has a state license in Massachusetts.

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare
PALM BEACH GENERAL SURGERY LLC
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Limaris Barrios, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $3,534 Da Vinci Surgical System
$3,534
Davol Inc. $369 Capsure
$300 		SURGICAL
$48 		Phasix Mesh
$22
TELA Bio, Inc. $254 OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex)
$182 		Ovitex
$72
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. $252 SYNECOR Biomaterial
$122 		GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforce
$69 		HYBRID Vascular Graft
$31 		ACUSEAL Vascular Graft
$31
Ethicon US, LLC $210 CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM
$123 		Mega Soft
$39 		ENDOPATH ETS Articulating Linear Cutter
$32 		EVICEL
$16
Other $1,333 Endo GIA
$148 		Aeon Endostapler & Echelon Flex Powered Stapler
$135 		Ultra Vac
$120 		V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE
$70 		TITAN SGS STANDARD GASTRIC STAPLER
$52 		Other
$809
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $4,361
Travel and Lodging $1,511
Education $81

Biography

Dr. Limaris Barrios is a specialist in general surgery and bariatric surgery. She works in Miami, FL. Dr. Barrios (or staff) speaks Spanish and Portuguese. Her areas of expertise include the following: laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, and roux-en-y gastric bypass. Dr. Barrios is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.

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