Clinic Information
Clinic Name: Texas Bariatric Specialists
Address: 14603 Huebner Rd Building 2, San Antonio, TX 78230
Texas (Austin, Corpus Christi, Killeen, Del Rio)
Phone: (866) 922-3060
Website: https://texasbariatricspecialists.com/
Overview
Texas Bariatric Specialists is a well-known provider of bariatric surgery and weight loss solutions in Texas, both surgical and non-surgical, that provide long-term assistance with maintaining a healthy body weight. Founded by Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, a nationally recognized expert in bariatric surgery, is focused on creating customized weight loss treatment plans specifically designed to enable the patient to experience long-term success with their weight loss and improve their overall health after they reach their target weight.
Medical Director
The medical director and founder of Texas Bariatric Specialists, Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, is a fellowship-trained, nationally recognized expert in bariatric surgery. Dr. Patel specializes in the use of minimally invasive techniques for performing gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, lap band, SIPS, and revision bariatric surgery procedures. During his extensive surgical career, Dr. Patel and his team have performed thousands of successful weight loss surgeries and delivered compassionate pre and postoperative care to those patients undergoing these procedures.
GLP-1 and Medical Weight Loss Programs
Texas Bariatric Specialists also offer non-surgical medical weight loss programs to patients who have not qualified for bariatric surgery or those who wish to explore alternative weight loss methods. Their focus is on physician-monitored weight management using a combination of dietitian-nutritionist guidance, lifestyle changes, and ongoing medical supervision. Additionally, the clinic offers education, long-term support, and personalized wellness plans for patients who have had surgery.
The clinic provides several types of surgical options including Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Gastric Bypass Surgery, SIPS Surgery, and revision potential for patients who did not succeed with previous bariatric surgery procedures. These minimally invasive procedures will help decrease hunger, improve metabolic health, and support significant reduction in weight over the long term.
Weight Loss Program Pricing
The clinic does not publicly display the price of bariatric surgery or the medical weight loss program on their web page. Patients interested in learning the cost for their specific procedure should schedule an appointment with one of the doctors in order to review the price of the selected procedure (surgical) or the medical weight loss program, check insurance benefits and/or options for financing, and receive an individual recommendation for their particular situation. The clinic also works with the patient and their insurance company on determining whether they will qualify for insurance benefits and available payment options for weight loss surgery and/or other treatments associated with obese individuals.
Patient Reviews
Testimonials from patients show overwhelming satisfaction on Google and Yelp with the expertise of the staff at Texas Bariatric Specialists as well as the overall supportive nature of the care provided by the entire staff. Dr. Nilesh A. Patel and his staff have received high marks for professionalism in many of their Google reviews and for having an attentive manner during the patient’s entire weight loss journey. Patients report that the pre-operative education, post-operative follow-up, and caring support provided during the recovery from the surgery were all very positive experiences for them.
Review for Texas Bariatric Specialists – Weight Loss Center
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