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Clinical perspectives from Dr. Michael Baptista on bariatric surgery, weight loss medications, and the evidence behind today's treatment options.

Dr. Michael Baptista, bariatric surgeon in Jacksonville, Florida

Weight Loss Medications

History of Weight Loss Medications: 80 Years of Progress, Setbacks, and What Patients Should Know in 2026

Dr. Michael Baptista, a Jacksonville bariatric surgeon, traces 80 years of weight loss medications — from 1940s amphetamines to today's GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — and what history teaches us about their long-term safety.

April 29, 2026 · 12 min read