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Weight Loss Surgery: My Experience
Initially, I called to sign up for a seminar. I was very surprised that Dr. Patel personally called me back and answered my questions.
Amazing Health Benefits of Weight-Loss Surgery
Hundreds of medical studies prove that a new, healthier life is waiting for the vast majority of people who decide to have weight-loss surgery.
Is Lap Gastric Bypass Right for Me?
Laparoscopic gastric bypass is essentially the “gold standard” for weight-loss surgery in the United States. Studies show the average weight loss is higher for patients who choose this option vs. one simply using a restrictive device (such as a band).
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel
Weight Loss Expert
Texas Bariatric Specialists
Innova is NO LONGER OUR PRIMARY FOCUS. It is imperative that all existing and new patients contact us immediately for further details
9502 Huebner Rd Suite 301
San Antonio, TX 78240
Phone: 210-695-2757
Fax: 800-520-2747
In any medical practice, recognition for surgical expertise by the media and fellow expert surgeons is difficult to achieve. However, Dr. Nilesh Patel of Texas Bariatric Specialists (TBS) is one of the few surgeons who has attained this rare level of respect in the U.S. bariatric and surgical community. Not surprisingly, his cutting-edge developments are among some of the newest and best in the field.

Dr. Patel is nationally recognized for his surgical expertise and has experience in over 1000 weight loss procedures.
Associate Director of Bariatric, Surgery and Clinical Asst. Professional (Dept. of Surgery), University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio
Invited guest editor, Medical Clinics of North America; former guest editor, Surgical Clinics of North America.
Chosen by peers as a "2006 Top Doc" (bariatric surgery) in poll of San Antonio doctors conducted by Scene in SA, a regional San Antonio magazine.
Member of the Advisory Board for www.ObesityHelp.com, a Web site offering hope and help for people struggling with obesity.
Author of over 25 peer-reviewed articles in surgical journals.

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