About Frank “Terive” Duperier, MD
Frank “Terive” Duperier founded BMI of Texas and co-directs its bariatric fellowship. His individual biography describes laparoscopic bariatric, reflux and endocrine surgery, including experience with sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch. He completed advanced laparoscopic and bariatric fellowship training at Cleveland Clinic. Published appointment locations include 335 East Sonterra Boulevard, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78258. The documented clinical services include Bariatric surgery; Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; Robotic and laparoscopic duodenal switch. The education and training record includes Undergraduate degree in neuroscience, Brown University, 1991; Medical degree, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, 1996.
This profile uses selected sourced facts. Current availability and procedure choice should be confirmed with the practice.
Procedures & areas of focus
- Bariatric surgery
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
- Robotic and laparoscopic duodenal switch
Individual physician biography; historical procedural experience stated, current selection requires consultation.
Education & training
- Undergraduate degree in neuroscience, Brown University, 1991
- Medical degree, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, 1996
- Five-year general surgery training, UMDNJ-Newark
- Advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery fellowship, Cleveland Clinic
- Endocrine surgery mini-fellowship, Cleveland Clinic, 2004
Medical license & specialist credentials
General surgery certification is not a separate bariatric surgery board certificate. Dates below describe the issuing source on the day checked; a license or certification can change afterward.
- Issuing body
- American Board of Surgery
- Recorded status
- Certified - Meeting CC Requirements
- Public identifier
- 047516
- Issued
- 2002-10-28
- Reverify by
- 2027-01-05
- Checked on
- 2026-11-03
- Issuing body
- Texas Medical Board
- Recorded status
- ACTIVE
- Public identifier
- L3956
- Issued
- 2002-05-17
- Expires
- 2028-08-31
- Checked on
- 2026-11-03
Practice locations
335 East Sonterra Boulevard, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78258
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Research & publications
The targeted PubMed full-author-name query returned no records for the searched name form. Initials, alternative names or unindexed work may yield additional results; no claim of no research activity is made.
Questions to ask
Where can I arrange a consultation?
335 East Sonterra Boulevard, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78258. Confirm the office and appointment location when booking.
How can I contact BMI of Texas?
Call 210-615-8500. The practice can confirm appointment availability and the appropriate consultation site.
Which procedures or clinical services are documented?
Bariatric surgery; Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; Robotic and laparoscopic duodenal switch. Individual physician biography; historical procedural experience stated, current selection requires consultation.
What medical education and surgical training are listed?
Undergraduate degree in neuroscience, Brown University, 1991; Medical degree, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, 1996; Five-year general surgery training, UMDNJ-Newark; Advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery fellowship, Cleveland Clinic.
Which dated credential record is shown?
American Board of Surgery lists General Surgery record 047516 as Certified - Meeting CC Requirements in the record checked 2026-11-03.
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Profile sources
- Primary individual practice/institutional source · Checked 2026-11-02
- Primary individual practice/institutional source · Checked 2026-11-02
- Fresh official credential and identity evidence ↗ · Checked 2026-11-03
- Dated follow-up evidence for completed profile field ↗ · Checked 2026-11-03



