LaparoscopicGallbladderRemovalCholecystectomy near Katy, TX

Biography: Dr. Michael Reader, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Michael Reader, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist.

Biography: Dr. Richard Caplan, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Richard Caplan, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist and Houston Methodist Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Provide exceptional care with a personal touch to all patients.

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.

Biography: Dr. Amir Karni, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. He is 56 years old and has been practicing for 29 years. Dr. Amir Karni, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Biography: Charles F. Dendy, DO, FACOS, received his Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University and attended medical school at the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. He completed his general surgery internship at Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas and general surgery residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan.Dr. Dendy is board certified in surgery and is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, The American Osteopathic Association and The American Medical Association.Charlie F. Dendy, DO, has special interest in minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery, sometimes called laparoscopic surgery, is done through small incisions. Using specialized techniques, miniature cameras with microscopes, tiny fiber-optic flashlights and special instruments, Dr. Dendy can perform surgery through incisions that require only a stitch or two to close.Minimally invasive surgery means less trauma to the body, less blood loss, smaller surgical scars and less need for pain medication. Patients leave the hospital sooner after minimally invasive surgery and return to normal activities sooner than with conventional open surgery.Dr. Dendy has extensive training in laparoscopic colon resections and laparoscopic hernia repairs including inguinal, ventral/incisional and hiatal hernias. He is committed to bringing the latest surgical advancements to Conroe, Texas.

Biography: Dr. Young Chun, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Young Chun, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist.

Care Philosophy: Todd A. Worley, MD, is a minimally invasive surgeon at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, with specific training in robotic, laparoscopic, and bariatric surgery. Dr. Worley's innovative general surgery practice focuses on anti-reflux, bariatric, gallbladder, and hernia surgeries. Dr. Worley's special interests include robotic and incisionless treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and morbid obesity. His approach is to provide the highest standards in technologically advanced surgical care, along with down-to-earth and comprehensive patient care. Dr. Worley's view of compassionate care means walking with patients through the entire surgery process and devoting as much time to each person as he or she needs.

Care Philosophy: Delivers Excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of surgical conditions.

Biography: Dr. Naveed Zafar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Cypress, 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: Dr. Sherry Lim, MD is a Complex General Surgical Oncology Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Sherry Lim, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist and Houston Methodist Hospital.