LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Houston, TX

Care Philosophy: I value the relationships I form with each patient, and nothing matters more to me than your health and comfort. When you decide to put your health into my hands, it immediately becomes my No. 1 priority.

Care Philosophy: My goal is to provide compassionate and quality surgical care to all of my patients I believe that ideal care consists of supporting each patient s unique physical mental and emotional needs It is a privilege to have the opportunity to provide the best surgical care on an individual level I continue to update my skills and knowledge in order to deliver the safest newest and most ideal treatments for surgical diseases I look forward to assisting my patients through all stages of their surgical care

Care Philosophy: Patient care is a partnership between the physician and the patient. Engagement and connection from both sides are needed to achieve optimal results.

Biography: Dr. Naveed Zafar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. He is 47 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Naveed Zafar, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Biography: Ronak Patel, D.O. is a native Texan. He attended the University of Texas at Austin graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Economics. He went on to attend Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth Texas in which he graduated with honors. He was in the top 5 in his class and obtained the President's Scholar award, given to students who maintained Dean's list throughout every semester in college.Dr. Patel completed his surgical training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical Center. There he received extensive General Surgery and Trauma training at the Busiest Level 1 Trauma Center in the U.S. by physicians such as Dr. James "Red" Duke and Dr. John B Holcomb. He then went on to the University of South Florida for fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery. Training was extensive in Laparoscopic Foregut surgery including but not limited to Nissen Fundoplication, Distal Pancreatectomy, Splenectomy, Bowel resection, Colon surgery and Bariatric surgery with an emphasis on revisional surgeries. He has also completed DaVinci Robotic Surgical Training.He is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He is Fellowship certified by the ASMBS as well as the fellowship council. He has presented Posters at the annual Obesity Week in the past. Dr. Patel has a strong interest in Bariatric Surgery and the maintenance of weight loss after. He teaches weight sensitivity courses for medical professionals at the hospitals that he works at as he knows the difficulty of weight loss, the importance of it, and the difficulty with expressing the need for help by a patient.

Care Philosophy: As a Surgeon I believe that accurate performance is the key for best result.