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

to patients, including nutrition, exercise, counseling, behavioral therapy and pharma-cotherapy.  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.

Our Staff [Go Back]

Programs & Facilities [Go Back]

The Texas Center for Medical and Surgical Weight Loss has been established exclusively for the advanced medical and surgical treatment of morbidly obese individuals. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals is highly knowledgeable in medical and surgical methods that promote long-term weight control. Each patient receives an evaluation to assess the right combination of therapies to achieve the desired goal.

A comprehensive treatment plan is designed to promote weight loss and to reduce the medical complications caused by the disease.  Patients receive a detailed Patient Care Manual of the ongoing treatment plan. Our team continuously monitors each individual's special needs for dietary, exercise, and even mental health programs to sustain weight loss.

The Texas Center for Medical & Surgical Weight Loss is located in a specially-designed bariatric unit of Northeast Baptist Hospital.  This unit represents a hospital within a hospital, solely dedicated to the care of bariatric patients.  Surgery is performed using state-of-the-art equipment in specialized operating rooms and monitored by a nursing staff trained to care for bariatric patients.  It features oversized private rooms with wood floors, monitored beds, and a very low patient-to-nurse ratio. 

Support Groups [Go Back]

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.

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Testimonials [Go Back]

 "Dr. Cavazos is the most dedicated doctor I have ever met and I have seen many doctors.  He has always been there for me and returns my calls promptly.  He has been very supportive, and when you go through a "life change" like this, you really need that support.  He has helped me become a new person.  I dropped several dress sizes and now I get compliments all the time."     -Pam

"This is the best thing I ever did.  I had been looking into gastric bypass surgery for five years and saw many surgeons.  Dr. Cavazos is the only one who put me to ease. 
And. I love your support groups.  I have so much fun at them!"  --Rebecca

"I want to mention how impressed I was by your office and, of course, Dr. Cavazos. 
I expected a much older doctor, but I was pleased with his presentation and the personal touches that he made.  I have been to several bariatric presentations and yours was the best I've seen by far.  You make an effort to humanize all of the patients and address our every question and concern.  I feel very confident coming there for this procedure, and appreciate all your help in getting things done so that we can move forward with the surgical process."  -Deborah

 "I felt like my weight was out of control and something needed to happen.  I was so scared.  I started researching Dr. Cavazos and was so comfortable with him.  My only regret is I didn't have this surgery sooner.  I was totally shocked how well it went and how great I felt."  -Linda

"It was the greatest thing I ever did for myself.  And that is the key - I did it for myself.  After only three months, I already look and feel much better.  I no longer need to use my CPAP machine at night.  I recently completed a 26 mile bike ride, and I am training for a 150 mile bike ride!" - Shannon