LaparoscopicIncisionalHerniaRepair near Galveston, TX

Biography: J. Alan Przybyla, M.D., is a board certified general surgeon with North Pines General Surgery in Conroe, Texas. Dr. Przybyla received his bachelor degree from the University of Texas, and received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. He completed his surgical residency at the Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Przybyla is board certified in surgery and is a member of both the American Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association. As a native Houstonian, Dr. Przybyla could not be more excited to be serving patients close to home. Dr. Przybyla enjoys his partnership with other surgeons whose primary focus is also excellence in patient care. He has received extensive training in advanced surgical disciplines including advanced laparoscopy, endocrine surgery and endoscopy. His areas of particular interest include laparoscopic colon resection for benign and malignant diseases, laparoscopic anti-reflux procedures, as well as surgery for diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Dr. Przybyla's practice also encompasses routine surgical issues such as diseases of the gallbladder and appendix, breast surgery and wound care. He currently serves as the Medical Director of Robotics for HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe. Like his colleagues, Dr. Przybyla is committed to providing the people of Montgomery County with the most advanced and highest quality surgical care. He welcomes new patients and referrals.As a native Houstonian, J. Alan Przybyla, MD, could not be more excited to be joining North Pines General Surgery. Dr. Przybyla looks forward to his partnership with other surgeons whose primary focus is also excellence in patient care. He has received extensive training in advanced surgical disciplines including advanced laparoscopy, endocrine surgery and endoscopy.His areas of particular interest include laparoscopic colon resection for benign and malignant diseases, laparoscopic anti-reflux procedures, as well as surgery for diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Dr. Przybyla's practice also encompasses routine surgical issues such as diseases of the gallbladder and appendix, breast surgery and wound care.Like his colleagues, Dr. Przybyla is committed to providing the people of Montgomery County with the most advanced and highest quality 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.

Care Philosophy: Surgery should be a last resort. Careful appropriate workup prior to surgery is always a good idea. If you choose me as your surgeon, I will treat you like family.

Care Philosophy: I care for my patients by listening to their story, providing information about the disease process, and helping them make informed decisions. I offer care via modern surgical techniques combined with standard of care medical treatments to best treat that disease process.

Care Philosophy: As a General Surgeon, my goal is to provide quality care to my patients. I know this is often a difficult time for people and my goal is to give them compassion and take care of their surgical needs to the best of my ability every time.

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: Providing state of the art care without the downtown hassles.

Care Philosophy: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

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.