Dr. Robert Marema, MD
Bariatric Surgery • Saint Augustine, FL
Ratings by platform
- UF Health: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- US News Doctors: 5/5 (66 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- ObesityHelp: 5.0/5 (316 reviews)
- WebMD Care: 5/5 (28 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Extensive experience and medical knowledge
- Approachable and down-to-earth bedside manner
- Clear and thorough explanations
- Humorous and reassuring personality
- Personal experience as a bariatric patient provides unique empathy
- Strong, efficient, and caring office staff
Common complaints
- In rare cases, long-term complications such as gastric fistulas require surgical revision.
In patients' words
"He explains things thoroughly, answered all my questions, and takes time to listen. His bedside manner is outstanding. His knowledge apparent in his explanations and answers to questions. I feel entirely secure in his care."
— UF Health patient review, May 2026"He has a kind mannerism and made me feel that he cared and wasn't just another patient... He has a really great sense of humor that helped put me are ease. Highly recommended him!"
— Healthgrades patient review"Dr. Marema is not only a surgeon he is also a bariatric patient so he can relate to his patients."
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