John Bacha, DO, FACOS
Board-certified general surgeon · Fellow, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
Dr. Bacha is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, and reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. As L’Ateleir’s Medical Director, he sets our treatment protocols, oversees our clinical care and reviews the medicine practiced here. Every medical service, including anything prescribed, is evaluated and supervised by a physician.
For our clients, that background matters. A surgeon’s understanding of facial and body anatomy, healing and safety stands behind every protocol at L’Ateleir. Dr. Bacha has worked alongside many of Palm Beach’s plastic surgeons on procedures from routine cosmetic surgery to complex reconstruction, and brings hands-on experience across aesthetic medicine, including injectables, dermal fillers, body contouring and skin tightening. His expertise in metabolic health adds depth to our wellness and medical weight management care.
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Dr. Bacha specializes in complex minimally invasive surgery, including advanced da Vinci robotic-assisted and laparoscopic procedures, as well as general surgery. He has completed additional training in reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and bariatric and metabolic surgery.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Pennsylvania State University and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency through Michigan State University, followed by additional surgical training in bariatric and metabolic surgery at St. John Providence in Detroit and Duke University in Durham; in robotic and advanced laparoscopic surgery at the University of Miami and AdventHealth Celebration in Orlando; and in cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive procedures at hospitals in Philadelphia and Detroit.
Dr. Bacha is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (FACOS), a distinction recognizing surgical qualifications, professional achievement and a commitment to excellence in osteopathic surgery. He is also affiliated with professional organizations dedicated to bariatric surgery, metabolic health, and advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgical care.
He has dedicated his career to comprehensive, patient-centered surgical care and to advancing surgical technique through education, innovation and physician training. He has trained surgeons on the da Vinci robotic surgical platform with Intuitive Surgical. His true passion is educating future physicians: he serves as a clinical preceptor and adjunct professor at several medical schools, including Florida State University College of Medicine, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine and Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Bacha lives and practices in Palm Beach Gardens and the surrounding area, where he serves as Medical Director of the Center for Advanced Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. His clinical expertise includes minimally invasive surgical techniques, weight-loss surgery and the surgical management of obesity-related conditions.
What sets his approach to weight-loss medicine apart is his personal understanding of the journey. After undergoing bariatric surgery himself in 2010, he lost more than 140 pounds and has kept it off. That experience, combined with his surgical expertise, gives him a deep understanding of the physical, emotional and behavioral challenges of obesity and long-term weight management. He recognizes that lasting success extends far beyond the operating room and depends on ongoing attention to nutrition, physical activity, behavior and lifelong wellness. He believes in empowering patients through education, individualized treatment plans and compassionate support, with the goal of improving overall health, restoring confidence and achieving sustainable, long-term results.
Dr. Bacha is also frequently sought out by plastic surgeons in the Palm Beach area, having served as assistant surgeon and co-surgeon to many of them on procedures ranging from routine cosmetic surgery to complex reconstruction. He has also worked closely with colleagues across aesthetic medicine, including injectables, dermal fillers, hormone replacement therapy, and newer technologies for body contouring and skin tightening.
Through his work as a surgeon, medical director and educator, Dr. Bacha remains committed to combining advanced medical technology with personalized, compassionate care that makes a meaningful difference in his patients’ lives.







