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Michel Murr, MD, General Surgery, Tampa, FL

Michel M Murr MD

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery


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  • AdventHealth Tampa3000 Medical Park Drive, Suite 490Tampa, FL 33613

  • Phone+1 813-971-2470

  • Fax+1 813-971-2491

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Summary

  • Dr. Murr is certified by the American Board of Surgery and specializes in bariatric surgery. For over 25 years, he has been dedicated to helping individuals regain their health by providing cutting edge treatment in a caring and nurturing environment. Through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Murr and his team focus on the whole health of each person and apply a customized approach for improved well-being.

    His motto ‘the patient comes first’ is evident in his daily practice and reflects values he developed during his years at the Mayo Clinic. Dr Murr was voted by his peers as the Top Bariatric Surgeon in Tampa.

    Dr. Murr is one of the pioneers of bariatric surgery and has served in leadership roles in many national scientific organizations. He lectures worldwide and has coauthored more than 140 scientific publications and trained 30 surgical fellows. He currently serves on the Editorial Board of many bariatric scientific journals and maintains an active role in education and research.

    Founder of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Florida State Chapter, Dr. Murr has been influential in the medical community. An advocate for people with obesity, Dr. Murr has been instrumental in working with Florida Legislature, encouraging insurance companies and employers to support comprehensive obesity management. Dr Murr is embedded in the community and has lived in Tampa for the last 20 years.
  • Bariatrics | Florida Hospital

    If diet and exercise haven't been enough to achieve a healthy body weight, you might be a good candidate for weight loss surgery. The Florida Hospital Tampa Bar

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 1997 - 1998
  • University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center
    University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1993
  • American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
    American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1998 - 2028
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1987 - 2000
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1997 - 1999
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR (Complete), Allscripts, 2012, 2015-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2015-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Outgoing Public Health Reporting from EpicCare Functionality, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2015-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • AdventHealth Tampa Performs Nation’s First Single Port Robotic Rectal Resection and Pouch Creation
    AdventHealth Tampa Performs Nation’s First Single Port Robotic Rectal Resection and Pouch CreationNovember 18th, 2025
  • Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Overview with Emphasis on Histology
    Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Overview with Emphasis on HistologyNovember 14th, 2020
  • AdventHealth Tampa Unveils ‘One Stop Shop’ to Help Bariatric Patients on Health and Wellness Journey
    AdventHealth Tampa Unveils ‘One Stop Shop’ to Help Bariatric Patients on Health and Wellness JourneySeptember 27th, 2019

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