Why Choose MASJax?

MASJax is conveniently located in Jacksonville, Florida. Our team of highly trained surgical specialists provides the most advanced bariatric and general surgery care available in the area, including minimally invasive and robotically assisted techniques. Dr. Husain Abbas, Dr. Alex Crean, and Dr. Schlussel make up a balanced team of care providers offering surgical treatments from gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy for weight loss and metabolic disorders to colorectal, GERD, gallbladder and hernia surgeries. In fact, our practice is a surgical leader in Jacksonville with over 80 years of combined surgical experience and accomplishments including:

1. The first group in the area to perform minimally invasive and robotic weight loss surgeries
2. The only group in Jacksonville that performs the majority of its weight loss surgeries using the Xi DaVinci robot console – the most advanced robotic technology available
3. The only group in Jacksonville that performs complex revisions to bariatric surgery including a large number of duodenal switches, gastric bypass revisions, and conversion of failed bariatric procedures into other more successful ones

To date we have performed tens of thousands of surgical procedures including

• Over 3,000 hernia repairs
• Over 3,000 gallbladder removals
• Over 2,500 weight loss surgeries
• Hundreds of surgeries for GERD

Our team focuses on compassionate care and it is our goal to treat each individual that walks through our doors with respect and personal attention. Your body and needs are unique; no two patients are the same. We want you to feel comfortable in knowing you have all of the information you need to make an informed, well prepared decision about your health and treatment. Patient education is key, which is why we built our program around preparing you before and after surgery for your ultimate long-term success.

Top of the Line Bariatric Care

Weight loss surgery with MASJax means you have a committed team along for every step of your journey. Our surgeons and staff are here as an open resource for patients and their families. MASJax is the longest established bariatric program in the Jacksonville area and our experience is unsurpassed. With Center of Excellence status from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery’s (ASMBS) MBSAQIP program, you can trust that our level of care is top tier, from our facilities to our surgeons. Our bariatric program is also certified as a Blue Distinctions Center for Bariatric Surgery.

The surgeons of MASJax are highly skilled in the sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and duodenal switch as well as more complex revisional bariatric procedures. As specialists in minimally invasive surgery, we are able to offer bariatric surgery with lower risk laparoscopic techniques as well as robotically assisted surgery using the daVinci® Surgical System for appropriate patients.

What Our Patients Say

Our patient testimonials speak for themselves. MASJax is a patient focused team. Your success is our success. We exist to help you achieve your best health.