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Texas Center for Medical
& Surgical Weight Loss
N.E. Baptist Hospital Bariatric Center
8811 Village Drive, Suite 300
San Antonio, Texas 78217

   

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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. 

Dr. Ramiro "Sonny" Cavazos

  • Surgeon - Texas Center for Medical & Surgical
    Weight Loss

  • Medical Director - Northeast Baptist Hospital
    Bariatric Program

  • Medical Director - Texas Center for Medical & Surgical Weight Loss

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. 

   

INTERNIST

 
   

Dr. Monica Anz-Cavazos

  • Internal Medicine - Texas Center for Medical & Surgical Weight Loss

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

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 practicing medicine in such a rewarding field.

   

NURSE PRACTITIONER

 
   

Mrs. Claudia Glass

  • Nurse Practitioner - Texas Center for Medical & Surgical Weight Loss

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. 


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.

   

Our Staff [Go Back]

 
   

Practice Manager
Nadia Villarreal

 

New Patient Coordinator
Ember Tucker

 

Medical Assistant
Maria Herrera, M.A.

 

Front Office Coordinator / Medical Assistant
Ebony Joy Thomas, M.A.

 

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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Support Groups [Click Here for More Information]

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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