Dr. Dexter G. Turnquest, M.D.

Bariatric Surgeon

17070 Red Oak Dr., Suite 101, Houston, TX 77090

Description

Dr. Turnquest, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon with more than 35 years of experience in laparoscopic surgical procedures, obesity treatment, & Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is an expert in Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, and LAP-BAND procedures. Dr. Turnquest is currently located in Houston, Texas. He has held a number of positions at Houston Northwest Medical Center, including Chief of Staff, Chairman of the Surgical Department, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

Information

Dr. Dexter G. Turnquest Md

Bariatric Surgeon

EDUCATION:

Medical School
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
1989

General Surgery Residency
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
1989-1995

CERTIFICATIONS:

Board Certified in General Surgery
The American Board of Surgery

Board Certified in Obesity Medicine
The American Board of Obesity Medicine

LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:

TX State Medical License (1991-2027)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

The American College of Surgeon
The American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
Houston Academy of Medicine
Harris County Medical Society
Texas Medical Association

AWARDS/HONORS:

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC
2012

Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
2011

Super Doctor
SuperDoctors.com

Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery in Texas

  • Turnquest Surgical Solutions17070 Red Oak Dr., Suite 101, Houston, TX 77090- (281) 444-8090
  • Turnquest Surgical Solutions18220 State Highway 249, Suite 360, Houston, TX 77070- (281) 444-8090

Experience

CEO and Managing Director
Houston, Texas
Bariatric Medical Director
Bariatric Medical Director

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