Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, call 713.798.5662
For more information, visit the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery website at http://www.debakeydepartmentofsurgery.org/home/content.cfm?content_id=274&clinic_pk=23

The Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center at Baylor College of Medicine specializes in surgical weight loss – known as bariatric surgery – to improve the health and well-being of those who are severely overweight. We offer expert, compassionate care, highly trained surgeons and a variety of surgical options, including minimally invasive procedures that result in less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays and fewer infections.

Bariatric

Obesity rates continue to increase in the United States, with serious health implications. An estimated one-third of all Americans today are overweight or obese, increasing the risk of weight-related health conditions that include:

Bariatric surgery is reserved for those who have been unable to achieve long-term weight loss through diet and exercise. For many, it may offer the only remaining hope for improved health, a longer lifespan and a better quality of life.

Are You a Candidate?

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The Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center welcomes all qualified candidates, often taking on cases others deem too challenging.

Our patient selection process is based on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) criteria, as follows:

To ensure the safety and long-term success of each patient, we also consider a variety of other factors including weight-loss history, age, prior surgeries, smoking habits, psychological evaluation, and lifelong commitment to dietary, exercise, medical guidelines and follow-up care.

Bariatric surgery is a serious decision that requires careful consideration of pre- and post-operative requirements and a commitment by the patient to permanent lifestyle changes.

Free Seminars

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For those interested in bariatric surgery, we offer free seminars twice a month. Each session provides an overview of the surgery, dietary information, and a roundtable discussion with former bariatric surgery patients. To reserve a space in an upcoming seminar, call 713.798.5662 or email mflinn@bcm.edu.

Surgical Procedures

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Our surgeons are skilled in the latest bariatric surgery techniques, including laparoscopic procedures. These minimally invasive procedures involve the use of several small punctures or incisions, versus traditional surgery that is performed through large incision lines that open the abdomen.

Laparoscopic surgery offers patients improved outcomes that may include less postoperative pain, a shorter hospital stay and fewer infections.

We offer the following surgical options:

All bariatric surgery procedures are performed at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital.

Our Physicians

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Vadim Sherman, MD, FRCSC, is director of the comprehensive bariatric surgery center at BCM and assistant professor of Surgery. Dr. Sherman earned his medical degree from the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada, followed by a residency in general surgery at McGill University in Montreal. He also completed a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic/bariatric surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Sherman is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (F.R.C.S.C.). He is also a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons.

A Multispecialty Team
We believe a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach is crucial to ensuring the best possible care, outcome and long-term weight loss for bariatric patients. We work closely with a variety of specialties from across Baylor College of Medicine, including:

This collaborative approach is supported by an electronic medical record system that provides all caregivers immediate access to the latest patient information, expediting treatment and improving safety.

The Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center is part of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, renowned for state-of-the-art surgical techniques performed by highly trained, specialized surgeons. Baylor College of Medicine offers the bariatric program in partnership with St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Appointments

To schedule an appointment, call 713.798.5662.

For More Information

Visit the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery website at http://www.debakeydepartmentofsurgery.org/home/content.cfm?content_id=274&clinic_pk=23

Location

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Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center
Baylor Clinic
6620 Main Street
14th Floor, Suite 1475
Houston, Texas 77030


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