Bariatric Surgeons in Dallas, TX

Choosing The Right Lap Band Surgeon..

There are many bariatric surgeons in Dallas who perform the Lap Band procedure.  Although choosing an expert in this particular area will greatly reduce your risk of developing complications from the procedure. Also, don't hesitate to ask questions when you meet with your primary care doctor or the surgeon himself.  It is your doctor's job to provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision about laparoscopic procedures that can also include gastric bypass or gastric sleeve.

The Lap Band surgical procedure is becoming more popular each year as thousands of morbidly obese patients seek ways to improve their physical health and general sense of well-being. While surgery can be an effective weight loss tool, the procedure does carry the risk of serious complications. Choosing the right lap band doctor in the Dallas area can help you reduce these risks significantly.

Experience is the most important factor when selecting your doctor. Choosing a doctor with little experience in this area can increase your risk of developing complications such as incisional infection, pulmonary embolism, bowel obstruction, injury to spleen, or nutritional deficiency. You may even require additional surgery to correct problems caused by the initial procedure. Ask your gastric bypass doctor about his or her qualifications and how many surgeries he or she has performed.  

A good lap band surgeon will communicate what you can expect during your experience and answer any questions you may have during your initial office visit.  .You should ask about any potential complications from the procedure as well as maintain a journal about your questions and experiences so the doctor can respond to your questions and concerns. While every Dallas surgeon has the occasional dissatisfied patient, this information should give you a better sense of whether this particular doctor is right for you.

Your bariatric surgeon commitment to meeting your needs should also be a factor in your decision. This specialized surgery involves a hospital stay of about three days as well as several follow-up appointments. A surgeon you feel comfortable with will be more likely to help you reach your weight loss goals. Any potential surgeon should be willing to answer your questions, explain medical concepts you don't understand, and offer advice about making good lifestyle choices.

Other patients in the Dallas area can also be a great source of help, too. People who have had the procedure you are considering can share their personal experiences with the recovery process and any surgical complications. They can also provide support that can help you make the lifestyle changes necessary to successfully lose weight.
 

Michael L. Green Jr., M.D. is the Medical Director of the Dallas Obesity Surgery Specialists' office and Obesity Surgery Specialists at Renaissance Hospital in Dallas. Dr. Green attended Prairie View A&M and went to medical school at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Illinois, College of Medicine in Peoria and went on to complete a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at Providence Hospital - Howard University, something only a select few bariatric surgeons have done. His passion and dedication to the field of bariatric medicine has served him well as he participates in key leadership positions as a member of the board of directors within the Texas Association of Bariatric Surgeons organization and American Physician Insurance Exchange. Through his affiliation with Ethicon Endo-Surgery, he continues to strive for excellence by training other surgeons in the field of bariatric surgery. He has served as Bariatric Medical Director at 2 Texas hospitals and he has great experience with bariatric surgery, performing the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric Bypass and the Lap-Band. Dr. Green has performed many bariatric procedures and his experience will help guide your through the process.

Specialties

• LAP Band Surgery

• Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass

• Standard Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass

• Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Russ Birdwell, M.D. has been practicing general surgery for over 26 years in Dallas. He is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and then attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.

Dr. Birdwell is extremely professional and has performed numerous lap band surgery procedures along with gastric bypass and vertical gastric sleeve.

Specialties

• General Surgery

• Laparoscopic Gastric Band

• Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

Wade Barker, M.D. began his undergraduate studies at Southwest Texas State University and completed them at Eastern New Mexico University, where he graduated magna cum laude. After completing his medical education, internship, and general surgery residency at Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Dr. Barker began a private practice in 1996. In 2009, Dr. Barker co-founded Forest Park Medical Center, a full-service acute care hospital in Dallas/Ft. Worth. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is affiliated with the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Dallas County Medical Association, and the American Bariatric Society. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and completed a preceptorship sponsored by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Wade Barker is one of a select few weight loss surgeons to perform both the LAP-BAND procedure and the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) He has performed over 2500 bariatric surgery procedures in the Dallas Metroplex.

Specialties

• General Surgery

• Laparoscopic Gastric Band

• Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass