
Michel M Murr MD
Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Medical Director
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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.
Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 1997 - 1998
University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1993
American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 1998 - 2028
IA State Medical License 1987 - 2000
MN State Medical License 1997 - 1999
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
- 3 citationsSubjective improvement of reflux symptoms after conversion of sleeve gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and concomitant repair of hiatal hernia.Luke Umana, Jenalee Corsello, Thomas Grist, John Paul Gonzalvo, John Dietrick
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2025-03-01 - Comment on: Use of noninvasive scores for advanced liver fibrosis can guide the need for hepatic biopsy during bariatric procedures.Michel M. Murr
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2021-05-01 - 14 citationsRepair of post-bariatric surgery, recurrent, and de novo hiatal hernias improves bloating, abdominal pain, regurgitation, and food intoleranceAdam Golas, Ben-Fauzi M. El-Attrache, Jay Jorge, John Dietrick, John Paul Gonzalvo
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2021-04-01
Press Mentions
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 HistologyNovember 14th, 2020
AdventHealth Tampa Unveils ‘One Stop Shop’ to Help Bariatric Patients on Health and Wellness JourneySeptember 27th, 2019
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