A Practice Comprised Exclusively of
Fellowship-Trained Bariatric Surgeons

"We want to give our patients a positive outlook for the future.  This surgery provides them with an extraordinarily powerful tool.  With this tool, and with our guidance and expertise, our patients can defeat obesity and the problems it has created for them."

  - Dr. Ramiro "Sonny" Cavazos

There are millions of individuals today suffering from the chronic disease of clinically severe obesity (morbid obesity).  The disease can be devastating, from the medical conditions that arise to the social isolation and general unhappiness it creates.  If you or someone you love suffers from a severe weight problem, we may be able to help.

The Texas Center for Medical & Surgical Weight Loss has been established exclusively for the advanced medical and surgical treatment of severely overweight individuals.  We specialize in weight loss surgery, including laparoscopic gastric bypass, Lap Band^®, and revision surgeries in San Antonio.  We also offer medically-supervised weight loss. Our team of healthcare professionals offers a personalized, comprehensive approach to help each patient overcome the unique problems and challenges of obesity.

Our surgeons are fellowship-trained in bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery). This is the highest level of training a surgeon can receive in this field. They have undergone extensive training specifically in bariatric surgery, beyond that which is required by the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons.  We are very proud to offer this level of expertise to our patients.

At the Texas Center for Medical & Surgical Weight Loss, we offer private consultations as well as group educational seminars for weight loss surgery.  Surgery is performed at a specially-designed unit of Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, complete with state-of-the-art equipment and specialized nursing care.

We provide nutritional, exercise, and psychological counseling as well as support group sessions for our patients, both before and after surgery.  Medically-supervised weight loss is available for those who do not qualify for or who are not interested in surgery. 

Our goal is to provide the tools, guidance, and understanding that can defeat obesity and transform health and lives. 

Our Mission & Philosophy
A Personal Approach [Go Back]

Our mission is to provide a world-class center dedicated exclusively to the effective and lasting treatment of morbid obesity.  One of the keys to accomplishing this is our personal approach to each patient.  We stress the importance of understanding each patient as a person.  We want to know what he or she has been through, what he or she enjoys and values in life, and why each individual decides to proceed with weight loss surgery.  Our team of healthcare professionals works closely with each patient to provide the comprehensive, individualized care he or she requires and deserves.  This philosophy enables us to give our patients the best possible opportunity for a healthier and hopefully happier life.