About us

Mississippi Institute of Weight Loss & Gulf Coast Aesthetics is located in Gulfport, MS, and serves patients throughout Mississippi and the Gulf Coast regions of Louisiana and Alabama. The practice specializes in many areas of wellness, including weight loss surgery and aesthetic care. Founded and led by board-certified general surgeon Dr. Donald Balder, the Mississippi Institute of Weight Loss & Gulf Coast Aesthetics team strives to provide a holistic approach to helping every patient achieve their health and wellness goals. Dr. Balder offers a variety of surgical procedures to treat conditions and nonsurgical treatments to help patients reach their aesthetic goals. With a patient-centric focus, they are committed to helping reduce the country’s largest epidemics while assisting every patient in transforming themselves to boost their confidence while reaching and maintaining their optimal health.