LaparoscopicInguinalHerniaRepair near Conroe, 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.

Care Philosophy: I believe in patient-centered care with a focus on transparency. With open dialogue, hopefully I can provide the patient and family information they need to arrive at the best decision to address their healthcare needs.

Biography: Dr. Paul James, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. He is 66 years old. Dr. Paul James, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center and HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland.

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

Biography: Dr. Jon Nguyen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Cypress, TX. He is 57 years old. Dr. Jon Nguyen, MD is affiliated with North Cypress Medical Center and HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball.

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

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: Dr. Garay believes in quality health care with excellent long term outcomes.

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. Nicholai Stephens, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. He is 43 years old. Dr. Nicholai Stephens, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare West.