LaparoscopicGastricBypassSurgery near Houston, TX

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

Biography: Dr. Mehta is a board certified surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery and treatment for acid reflux, GERD, and heartburn. At Texas Laparoscopic Consultants, he offers a full range of bariatric surgery, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric banding, as well as non-surgical weight loss procedures such as gastric balloon and Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG). Dr. Mehta has specialized training in advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive and robotic methods. He is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for patients seeking weight loss solutions or heartburn treatment. He combines surgical experience with dedication to patient care to help people live healthier and more active lives. Dr. Mehta enjoys working with his patients, and helps them meet their health goals by providing comprehensive, personalized care. Education and Experience Dr. Mehta graduated Suma Cum Laude from Texas Tech University with an undergraduate degree in chemistry, and received his medical degree from University of Texas Health Medical School at Houston McGovern Medical School. He completed his internship and residency at Staten Island University Hospital in New York, where he was awarded Most Outstanding Surgical Intern of the Year and two Resident Research Awards. He also completed a research fellowship at Children's Mercy Hospital in Missouri and a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mehta has also utilized his experience to educate others, serving as an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, where he instructed students, Residents and Fellows in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Mehta is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and he is a member of The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the Southeastern Surgical Congress, and the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Leggett is a native Houstonian and an internationally recognized minimally invasive surgeon. Dr. Leggett has pioneered the innovation and adoption of advanced laparoscopic technologies and techniques throughout his 30 years in surgery and is the a

Biography: Dr. Viet Phuong, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Tomball, TX. He is 44 years old. Dr. Viet Phuong, MD is affiliated with North Cypress Medical Center and HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Obos Ekhaese believes in helping patients achieve their health and weight loss goals through procedures such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon

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: 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.