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SAN
ANTONIO FELLOWSHIP-TRAINED BARIATRIC SURGEONS
 After
the completion of a General Surgery residency, a surgeon has the
opportunity to apply for a fellowship in bariatric surgery.
During a formal fellowship, the surgeon receives intensive one-on-one
training from an expert in bariatric surgery for at least one
year. This training includes extensive experience in laparoscopic
bariatric surgical procedures and revision surgeries, as well
as all other aspects of patient care before and after surgery.
This
fellowship training is not required for a general surgeon to
perform bariatric surgery, but both of our surgeons have
completed bariatric surgery fellowships. We are proud to
offer this level of expertise to our patients.
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Dr. Ramiro "Sonny" Cavazos
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Surgeon
- Texas Center for Medical & Surgical
Weight Loss
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Medical
Director - Northeast Baptist Hospital
Bariatric Program
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Medical
Director - Texas Center for Medical & Surgical Weight
Loss
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Dr.
Ramiro "Sonny" Cavazos received advanced fellowship
training in weight loss surgery at the prestigious Wittgrove
Bariatric Center under the guidance of world-renowned surgeon
and past president of the American Society for Bariatric
Surgery, Dr. Alan Wittgrove of San Diego, California.
Dr. Cavazos is now the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery
at Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. He has
broad experience in laparoscopic surgery and extensive operating
room technical expertise for bariatric procedures,
including laparoscopic
gastric bypass, Lap
Band®, and revisional
bariatric procedures.
Dr. Cavazos received
his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin. He
attended medical school at the University of Texas at Houston. His
residency in general surgery was completed at Exempla Saint
Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He then began
fellowship training in San Diego. Dr. Cavazos is a
board certified surgeon with the American Board of Surgery
and a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Cavazos enjoys golf,
skiing, fishing, and other sports. He is a native Texan
and currently resides in San Antonio with his lovely wife
and daughters.
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INTERNIST |
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Dr. Monica Anz-Cavazos
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Dr.
Anz-Cavazos provides medically-supervised weight loss
for our center. She is an internist who focuses
her practice on helping overweight, obese, and morbidly
obese patients lose weight and improve their health.
Dr. Anz-Cavazos utilizes many methods in her approach
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to patients,
including nutrition, exercise, counseling, behavioral therapy
and
pharmacotherapy. In addition to helping with
medically-supervised weight loss, Dr. Anz-Cavazos also helps
manage patients' obesity co-morbidities, such as diabetes,
hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia.
Dr. Anz-Cavazos is a native San Antonian. After graduating
from Incarnate Word High School, she studied Biology at
the University of Dallas and graduated cum laude
in 1995. She received her medical degree from the
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in
1999. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency
at Exempla St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado.
She is board certified physician with the American Board
of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American College
of Physicians.
Dr. Anz-Cavazos is the proud
mother of two daughters and is thrilled to be back in Texas
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NURSE PRACTITIONER |
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Mrs. Claudia Glass
Mrs. Glass is a Family Nurse Practitioner who sees all of our patients during the preop and postop periods. She helps them physically, mentally and psychologically navigate the healthy life changes involved with medical and surgical weight loss. |
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She has worked in the field of bariatric surgery since 2006 bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to the care of individuals suffering with obesity and the conditions associated with it. Mrs. Glass received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Louisiana in Lafayette and Masters in Public Health with specialty as Family Nurse Practitioner at Tulane School of Public Health in New Orleans. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons and nurse practitioner professional organizations. She has practiced nursing in a variety of specialties and finds joy working with people to attain greater health and vitality.
Mrs. Glass is married and the mother of two. She enjoys practicing yoga and Tai Chi. She likes to travel, see movies and try new things. She has developed an introductory yoga class for the public and especially for individuals with larger bodies.
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Our Staff
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Practice Manager
Nadia Villarreal
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New Patient Coordinator
Ember Tucker
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Medical Assistant
Maria Herrera, M.A.
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Front Office Coordinator / Medical Assistant
Ebony Joy Thomas, M.A.
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Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Sean Connolly, Licensed Psychologist
Fitness Supervisor
Claudia
Ramirez, M.S., C.S.C.S.
Dietician
Anne Geiger, M.A., R.D., L.D. |
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Programs
& Facilities
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Support
Groups
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Our bariatric patients
meet monthly with the surgeons, other patients, and alternating
support staff, including our exercise specialists, psychologist,
dietician, and internist. Educational topics are discussed
and patients can share their experiences. It is a unique
opportunity for patients to develop camaraderie, seek help,
and provide encouragement to others who may be just beginning
their journey to a new life.
Click
here to view our Support Group Schedule
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