Best Bariatric Surgeons in Texas
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BARIATRIC SURGEONS
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Discover the Top Bariatric Surgeons in Texas with our hand-picked list.
As of 2018, Texas had a population of 28.7 million residents. The median household income was $60,629. This is a 2.4% increase from the median household income in 2017. The average personal healthcare spending in 2014 was $6,998, in the state of Texas. This was a 5.06% increase from the previous year, i.e. 2013.
Average spending on personal healthcare from private insurance (per enrollee) was $4,696. Average Medicare spending on personal healthcare, per enrollee, was $11,895. Average Medicaid spending in personal healthcare, per enrollee, was $7,273. Patients to primary care physician ratio in Texas was 1,670:1 in 2018, a 0.12% increase from the previous year.
The adult obesity rates range between 20.3% to 39.6% across counties in Texas state. The highest prevalence of adult obesity in Texas is in Angelina county, with the rate being 34.2% to 39.6%.
Around 17.3% of the population of Texas has no health coverage. Considering the high cost of healthcare in the states, this is an alarming number. Out of the total population, 46.1% have employer-provided health coverage.
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1411 N. Beckley Avenue Pavilion 3, Suite 454 Dallas
Dr. Kukreja, MD, is a board-certified doctor for obesity medicine and general surgery. He has 20+ years of experience in comprehensive obesity care from medications, non-surgical solutions, diet counseling to a full range of surgical procedures. His areas of expertise are endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. Dr. Kukreja is currently serving the Dallas, Texas area.
7777 Forest Ln C-670, Dallas, TX 75230
Dr. Gonzalez, MD, is a general surgery and bariatric specialist with more than 29 years of experience. He is a specialist in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Band, Revisional Procedures, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and more. Dr. Gonzalez is currently operating out of Dallas, Texas.
3142 Horizon Rd, MOB 1, Suite 202 Rockwall, Tx 75032
Dr. Kennedy, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 28 years of experience in bariatric surgery. She served in the United States Air Force from 1999-2004 as a Major as well as for her medical expertise. She is an expert in gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, gastric ballooning, gastric band, hernia, and revisional weight-loss surgeries. Dr. Kennedy is currently serving the greater Dallas, Texas area.
7200 Hwy 161, Suite 120, Irving, TX 75039
Dr. Brewer, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 18 years of experience in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries. His areas of expertise include - hernia surgery, laparoscopic surgeries, cryosurgery, weight loss surgeries, and esophageal surgeries. Dr. Brewer serves the greater Dallas, Texas area.
3430 W Wheatland Rd POB 1, Suite 119, Dallas, TX 75237
Dr. Castro, MD, Ph.D., FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who has 20+ years of experience in weight-loss surgeries, currently located in Dallas, Texas. He has performed more than 4500 bariatric surgeries. His area of expertise includes laparoscopic surgeries, bariatric surgical procedures - Inverted Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Ballooning, Adjustable Gastric Banding and “BAND-to-SLEEVE” revision surgery.
6020 West Parker Road Suite 430 Plano, TX 75093
Dr. Cribbins III, MD is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon with more than 29 years of surgical experience. He has expertise in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Band Operations, and weight loss revision surgeries. Dr. Cribbins III is located in Dallas, Texas.
10670 North Central Expwy, Suite 650 Dallas, Texas 75231
Dr. Alexander, MD, FACS, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon with over 33 years of experience in advanced bariatric surgeries, currently operating out of Dallas, Texas. His expertise is in various bariatric surgical procedures - laparoscopic gastric bypass, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric banding ( LAP-BAND procedures) as well as in medical oncology, anesthesiology, and pain medicine. He also performs post-bariatric reconstructive surgery, in morbidly obese patients.
2975 E. Broad St. Suite 200 Mansfield, TX 76063
Dr. Parcells, MD, FACS, is a board-certified laparoscopic general surgeon currently serving the greater Dallas, Texas area. He is an expert in bariatric surgical procedures but also in hernia, gallbladder, anti-reflux, colorectal and complex laparoscopic & robotic surgeries.
5000 Legacy Drive, Ste. 215 Plano, Texas 75024
Dr. Nicholson, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with 20+ years of experience in the field of bariatric surgery. He is highly skilled in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric balloon, LAP-BAND, gastric bypass, revisional surgeries, and more. Dr. Nicholson has helped over 25000 patients in his career and is currently serving the Dallas, Texas area.
1801 Inwood Road, 7th Floor, Suite 100 Dallas, Texas 75390
Dr. Schneider, MD, is a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon. He has over 27 years of experience and is an expert in Bariatric Surgery, Hernia Repair, Gastroesophageal Reflux, GERD, Barrett's Esophagus, and more. Dr. Schneider is located in Dallas, Texas.
7777 Forest Lane Suite A-331 Dallas, TX 75230
Dr. Bell, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who has more than 24 years of surgical experience, specializing in bariatric surgery. His skills and expertise include - thyroid surgery, weight loss surgeries, and heartburn surgery. He is skilled in the latest robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. Bell is located in Dallas, Texas.
1056 Texan Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051
Dr. Matin, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 31 years of surgical experience. He is one of the leading general surgeons in North Texas who has the expertise in minimally invasive surgery using small incisions and specialized video cameras. He possesses expert skills in advanced laparoscopic surgery and revision bariatric surgery apart from general surgery. Dr. Martin is currently located in Fort Worth, Texas.
8220 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 412 Dallas, TX 75231
Dr. Green, MD, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon. His expertise includes - laparoscopic splenectomy, colon & small bowel resections, adrenalectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repairs and treatment of gastric & peptic ulcers. Apart from general surgery, he also has knowledge of bariatric surgeries and bariatric medicine. Dr. Green serves the greater Dallas, Texas area.
7777 Forest Ln, Suite A331, Dallas
Dr. Sutker, MD is a board-certified doctor in general surgery and obesity medicine. He is highly skilled in minimally invasive techniques using robotic-assisted laparoscopy. His areas of expertise include - GERD, esophageal motility disorders, bariatric surgery, paraoesophageal hernias, inguinal, and ventral hernias and surgical treatment of obesity. He is also an expert in emergency general surgeries - appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, and small bowel obstructions. Dr. Sutker is currently located in Dallas, Texas.
1106 Alston Ave, Suite 201 Fort Worth, TX 76104
Dr. Barnes, MD, is a board -certified general surgery specialist with over 25 years of experience in surgical procedures. He is an expert in bariatric procedures like Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and revision surgeries. He also provides a variety of support programs through nutritional and psychological counseling sessions for all-round recovery. Dr. Barnes is located in Fort Worth, Texas.
5000 Legacy Drive, Ste. 215 Plano, Texas 75024
Dr. Roshek, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 19 years of experience. He is skilled in obesity treatment with bariatric surgery, repair of abdominal and groin hernias, complex abdominal wall reconstructions, treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, and heartburn. He also does surgical treatment of gallbladder diseases. Dr. Roshek is serving the greater Fort Worth, Texas area.
4001 West 15th Street, Suite 335 Plano, Texas 75093
Dr. Patel, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 21 years of surgical experience. She is skilled in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery to treat obesity & metabolic syndrome. Her expertise are laparoscopic surgical procedures and weight loss surgeries. Dr. Patel is currently based out of San Antonia, Texas.
5115 Fannin Street, Suite 950 Houston, TX 77004
Dr. Yu, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon specialist with more than 24 years of experience, currently serving the Houston, Texas area. He has knowledge of weight-loss treatments including non-surgical treatments and minimally invasive techniques. His expertise includes - Esophageal Surgery, Obesity and Laparoscopic Surgical treatment, and Hernia Surgeries.
2501 Parkview Dr. Suite 560 Fort Worth, TX 76102
Dr. Snow, DO, FACOS, FASMBS, is a bariatric surgery specialist with more than 35 years of experience who performs hundreds of weight loss surgical procedures each year. He has extensive experience in weight loss surgeries - Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, and LAP-BAND procedures. He is trained in newer surgical techniques like - Obalon Balloon System and Endoscopic Sleeve
Gastroplasty, that produces dramatic weight loss results without surgery. Dr. Snow is currently operating out of the greater Fort Worth, Texas area.
2501 Parkview Drive Suite 560 Fort Worth, TX 76102
Dr. Smith, DO, FACOS, is a general and bariatric surgery specialist with more than 36 years of surgical experience. He is qualified in family medicine and general surgery. He has acquired skills in Gastric Bypass and various weight loss surgeries. He is an Obalon expert and a recognized surgical trainer for Allergan’s LAP-BAND system. Dr. Smith is currently located in Fort Worth, Texas.
3321 Colorado Blvd Denton, Texas 76210
Dr. Ayoola, MD, is a board - certified general surgeon and bariatric specialist with more than 18 years of surgical experience, currently located in Fort Worth, TX. His expertise includes - Duodenal Switch, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Band removal, revision prior to surgery, Skin Removal, Bodytite/Contoura/Optimas, and medical weight loss medications. He also has surgical skills to operate cancer of the intestinal tract, hernia repair, and biliary surgeries like gallbladder removal, endoscopy, and surgical treatment of acid reflux diseases.
11740 FM 1960 Houston, TX 77065- (281) 970-8484
Dr. Ahmad, MD, PA, is a board-certified general surgeon specialist with more than 29 years of surgical experience. He is skilled in general and bariatric surgery, as well as critical care. His surgical skills include treatment of - Hernia Repair, Inguinal Hernia Repair, Thyroid diseases, Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve and Banding, Laparoscopic Gallstones, Breast Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer, Hemorrhoids, and Colon Cancer. Dr. Ahmad is currently located in Houston, Texas.
5012 South Hwy. 75 Suite 205 Denison, TX 75020
Dr. Cernero, DO, is a general surgery and bariatric surgery specialist with more than 23 years of experience, currently serving the Fort Worth, Texas area. He performs advanced laparoscopic, minimally invasive colon & abdominal wall hernia surgery along with other bariatric surgeries. He also does surgeries of breast, thyroid, and parathyroid. He is skilled in cosmetic procedures like SculpSure, SmartLipo, and Laser hair removal. He is one of the best doctors to perform Robotic Surgery in the Denison area.
9718 North Beach St. Suite 204 Fort Worth TX 76244
Dr. Dyslin, MD, FACS, is a board - certified general surgeon who has more than 34 years of experience in surgical procedures, currently located in Fort Worth, Texas. He is a General and Bariatric surgery specialist. His expertise includes weight loss surgeries, hernia repair and reflux surgery. He is also skilled to do surgeries related to Endocrine disorders, Liver diseases, Colon Cancer, Colonic diseases, Appendectomy, Gastric Bypass, and other Laparoscopic surgeries.
1100 E. Lake St., Suite 150 Tyler, TX 75701
Dr. Babineau, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board - certified general surgeon who has more than 28 years of experience in surgical procedures. He is skilled in both General as well as Bariatric Surgical procedures. His area of expertise includes - Advanced Laparoscopic surgeries and minimally invasive abdominal procedures, Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia repair, Ventral Hernia repair and Splenectomies. Dr. Babineau is based out of Fort Worth, Texas.
1410 Medical Pkwy - Cedar Park, TX 78613
Dr. Basa, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 24 years of surgical experience. Her area of surgical expertise includes - Bariatric Surgeries, Breast Surgeries, Breast Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgeries, Oncoplastic Surgeries, and Robotic Surgeries. Dr. Basa is currently based out of Austin, Texas.
5115 Fannin Street, Suite 950 Houston, TX 77004
Dr. Scarborough, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 30 years of experience in laparoscopic bariatric and general surgeries. He is skilled in surgeries - Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch, Laparoscopic Hernia Repairs, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass & Gastric Sleeve, Nephrectomy, and single-site laparoscopy. Dr. Scarborough is located in Houston, Texas.
11851 Jollyville Road, Suite 104 Austin, TX 78759
Dr. Ganta, MD, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon, who has performed more than 3000 Bariatric Surgeries in Austin, TX. He is the 1st Bariatric Surgeon to offer the innovative Single Incision
Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) Gastric Banding technique through the navel in Austin. He is an expert in RNY Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND procedures, Gastric Sleeve, Duodenal Switch, BPD, Stomaphyx, Overstitch, and revision surgeries.
3705 Medical Parkway, Suite 250 and 210 Austin, TX 78705
Dr. Fass, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with a specialization in advanced laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, and bariatric surgery. He is based out of Austin, Texas and has surgical skills in - Sleeve Gastrectomy, LAP-BAND maintenance/removal, revision surgery, Gastric Ballooning as well as for colon/abdomen/intestine surgery. He is also skilled in Hernia, Gallbladder, Thyroid / Parathyroid surgeries, and GERD treatment.
3705 Medical Parkway, Suite 250 and 210 Austin, TX 78705
Dr. Faulkenberry, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with extensive surgical experience, currently operating out of Austin, Texas. He is skilled in advanced laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, and bariatric surgery. His area of expertise includes - Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, LAP-BAND maintenance/removal, and revision surgery. He is an expert in GERD treatment / acid reflux surgery and colon/abdomen/intestine surgeries
17070 Red Oak Dr., Suite 101, Houston, TX 77090- (281) 444-8090
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.
335 E. Sonterra Blvd. Suite 200, San Antonio, Texas 78258
Dr. ‘Terive’ Duperier, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who is also a highly-skilled bariatric surgeon in San Antonio, Texas with more than 28 years of experience. His expertise includes- advanced laparoscopic and robotic bariatric surgery including REALIZE Band, LAP-BAND , Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, and Revisional weight loss surgery procedures. He got a patent for a Laparoscopic Scalpel in November 2013, while working with Dr. Seger.
9618 Huebner Rd., Suite 202 San Antonio, TX78240
Dr. Pilcher, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 29 years of experience and has performed more than 5000 bariatric surgical procedures. He is also skilled in
Laparoscopic, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Surgery. He was the first surgeon in South Texas to perform the Gastric Bypass procedure through Laparoscopy, in early 2000. His expertise includes - Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Band, and revision bariatric surgery as well as the plication of the latest robotic techniques for bariatric surgeries. Dr. Pilcher is currently serving the greater San Antonio, Texas area.
5115 Fannin Street, Suite 950 Houston, Texas, 77004
Dr. Mehta, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon, skilled in minimally invasive surgical techniques. His area of expertise includes - Laparoscopic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Anti-reflux Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and Advanced Endoscopy. Dr. Mehta is currently serving the greater Houston, Texas area.
9828 Great Hills Trail Suite 450 Austin, TX 78759
Dr. Patel, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with extensive bariatric experience, currently serving the greater San Antonio, Texas area. His specialization is general as well as bariatric surgeries. He has performed over 4,000 weight-loss surgeries with laparoscopy. He is an expert in LAP-BAND, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Band, and Revision surgeries.
11212 State Highway 151 Plaza 2, Suite 201 San Antonio, TX 78251-4501
Dr. Wright, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 30 years of surgical experience. He is one of the recognized nation's leaders in Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery in San Antonio, Texas. He has performed 9,000 successful weight loss operations and is an expert in LAP-BAND procedures. He was the first to perform V-Bloc and Intragastric Balloon procedures in San Antonio.
800 Peakwood Dr., Suite 8B, Houston, TX 77090
Dr. Leggett, MD, FACS, FICS, is a board-certified Laparoscopic and Bariatric surgeon, with more than 44 years of surgical experience. His area of expertise includes - Laparoscopic Surgery, Weight-Loss Surgery, Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, Gastric Bypass, and Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD) treatment. Dr. Leggett is currently serving the Houston, Texas area.
6330 West Loop South Suite 610 Bellaire, Texas 77401
Dr. Marvin, MD, is a board-certified Surgical Critical Care specialist who has more than 35 years of experience in Critical Care Medicine & Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, and Trauma Surgery. He has performed more than 4000 obesity surgeries. He is an expert in Minimally Invasive Surgery for the Treatment of Morbid Obesity. Dr. Marvin is currently based out of Houston, Texas.
1327 Lake Pointe Parkway, Ste 430, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Dr. Fadner, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 12 years of experience, currently serving the greater Houston, Texas area. He is skilled in minimally invasive general and bariatric surgeries - Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Laparoscopic Colon Resection, and Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy in addition to Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass, Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgeries, revisional bariatric surgeries, and GERD treatment.
4009 Bellaire Blvd Suite K Houston, TX 77025
Dr. Nowzaradan, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specialist and bariatric surgeon with more than 54 years of experience. He is an expert in weight-loss surgeries - Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Bariatric Revision Surgeries, and post -bypass corrective surgeries for removal of excess skin, and Biliopancreatic Diversion. Dr. Nowzaradan is currently located in Houston, Texas.
18211 Katy Freeway Suite 250 Houston
Dr. Bonnor, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 25 years of experience, currently located in Houston, Texas. He is a cosmetic, plastic, & reconstructive surgery, and bariatric surgery specialist. His expertise includes - Sigmoidoscopy, Parathyroid Diseases, Skin Cancer, Colon Cancer, Biliary Tract Diseases, Hernia Surgery, Reflux Surgery, and Bariatric Surgeries.
4120 Southwest Fwy, Suite 230 Houston
Dr. Darido, MD, FACS, is a specialist in laparoscopic, bariatric, gastroenterological, and general surgery with over 23 years of experience. His area of expertise in weight-loss surgeries includes - Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and LAP-BAND conversion to Bypass or Sleeve. Dr. Darido is currently serving the greater Houston, Texas area.
21208 Northwest Fwy Suite 100, Cypress, TX 77429
Dr. Amr, MD, is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon with more than 24 years of surgical experience, currently serving the greater Houston, Texas area. He is an expert in Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND procedures, Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Gastroesophageal Reflux disease treatment, treatment of Inguinal & Incisional Hernias, and Gallbladder diseases treatment.
11609 Spring Cypress Road Suite C Tomball, Texas 77377
Dr. Singh, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 27 years of surgical experience. He is a specialist for both General and Bariatric Surgery and is based out of Houston, Texas. He is skilled in Laparoscopic Surgical procedures, Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgical procedures, and Surgery related to Stomach Obesity.
915 Gessner Rd Suite 450, Houston, TX 77024
Dr. Ferrari, MD, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 52 years of experience in general and bariatric surgery. He has performed more than 5000 surgeries with advanced MIS technology and is currently serving the greater Houston, Texas area. He is skilled in performing surgeries like - Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Adjustable band, Gastric Sleeve, Duodenal Switch, and revision surgeries.
9200 Pinecroft Drive, Suite 250 The Woodlands, Tx 77380
Dr. Balette, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 23 years of experience in general and advanced laparoscopic surgery. He is qualified and highly skilled in Bariatric Surgery, Abdominal & Intestinal Surgical procedures, Hernia repair, Gallbladder surgery, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Nissen Fundoplication , Colectomy, Splenectomy, and Adrenalectomy. Dr. Balette is based out of Houston, Texas.
1162 E. Sonterra Boulevard Suite 210, San Antonio, TX 78258
Dr. Faulkenberry, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in general as well as bariatric surgery, currently serving the greater San Antonio, TX area. He is skilled in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery and has performed more than 2000 weight loss surgeries throughout his career. He is an expert in surgeries of - abdomen, stomach small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile duct as well as a disease involving skin, breast, soft tissues, and hernia.
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