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Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

University of Florida College of Medicine

Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, obesity, and more.

1143 Nw 64th Terrace Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32605

(352) 331-1201

Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida North Florida Hospital.

Office Locations

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

1143 Nw 64th Terrace Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32605

(352) 331-1201

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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.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	28
catheterization	22
doctor visit	422
gastrointestinal procedures	28
hospital care	295
inpatient care	295
minimally invasive procedures	12
open surgery	28
weight management	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	25
catheterization	13
doctor visit	390
gastrointestinal procedures	38
hospital care	256
inpatient care	256
minimally invasive procedures	13
open surgery	25
weight management	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	313
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	26
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	317
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	36
hospital care	331
inpatient care	331
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	24
open surgery	24
weight management	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	24
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	304
gastrointestinal procedures	27
hospital care	377
inpatient care	377
minimally invasive procedures	12
open surgery	15
weight management	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	652
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	62
Less than 65	214

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	20
catheterization	14
doctor visit	313
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	348
inpatient care	348
open surgery	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	35
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	221
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	341
inpatient care	341
open surgery	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	36
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	195
hospital care	288
inpatient care	288

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	36
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	191
hospital care	368
inpatient care	368

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	41
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137
hospital care	240
inpatient care	240

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	25
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	22
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	131
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	21
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	143
hospital care	246
inpatient care	246

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	30
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	157
hospital care	208
inpatient care	208

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	32
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and open surgery.

abdominal surgery	18
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	243
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hospital care	288
inpatient care	288
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	15
open surgery	20
weight management	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	269
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	85
85 and over	30
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	135

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	16
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2004)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$15,821 Da Vinci Surgical System $15,821
Davol Inc.	$7,257 Phasix Mesh $1,932	DAV-OptiFixTM $1,790	SURGICAL $128	PHASIX $20	BD MAX $11	Other $3,376
TEI Biosciences Inc	$472 SurgiMend $472
Novo Nordisk Inc	$124 $124
APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC	$110 LapBand $110
Other	$511 Vessel Sealing $95	SPIDER $75	Surgical Endoscopy Products $57	AirSeal $56	BioSurgery $54	Other $174

**Types of Payments**
Education	$13,014
Travel and Lodging	$4,129
Food and Beverage	$3,410
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,000
Honoraria	$1,725
Other	$16

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Timothy A. Hipp, MD.

NovApproach Spine, LLC	2024	$233,750.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Equity
NovApproach Spine, LLC	2023	$127,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Equity

Biography

Dr. Timothy Hipp specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery and practices in Gainesville, FL. These areas are among his clinical interests: laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, and roux-en-y gastric bypass. He attended the University of Florida College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Hipp is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.