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Texas Bariatric Surgeon
Nilesh A. Patel, MD
Dr. Patel is nationally recognized
for his surgical expertise and
has experience in over 800
weight-loss procedures.
 
Dr. Nilesh A. Patel
Phone: 512-263-0024
Fax: 800-520-2747
Toll Free: 877-TX-PATEL
www.BypassDoc.com
 
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Austin Weight-Loss Practice

Texas Bariatric Specialists, is the private practice of  Nilesh A. Patel, MD and his associate Dr. Ramiro “Sonny” Cavazos, he serves the residents of Austin, as well as people from San Antonio, Beaumont, Houston,Corpus Christi and South Texas. He offers a comprehensive weight-loss program with both surgical and non-surgical options.

Dr. Patel is a nationally recognized, fellowship-trained surgeon who specialized in minimally invasive surgery. His practice specializes in both basic and advance laparoscopic (minimally invasive) procedures such as: lap bands and gastric bypass surgery procedures. Extensive experience in these procedures has allowed Dr. Patel and his team to develop new techniques for laparoscopic weight-loss surgery

The many benefits of weight-loss surgery include: significant loss in excess body weight, and curing or drastically improving Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, infertility and other serious health problems. Our program features the following:
Free monthly informational weight-loss seminars with no
waiting list
Multi-disciplinary surgical evaluations: You meet the surgeon, dietician and psychologist in ONE simple visit
Weekly on-site support groups for post-surgical patients
Life-long follow-up programs for ALL patients, even those outside our practice
An individualized lap band “fill” program: A small amount a saline is added to the stomach at regular intervals to ensure optimal weight loss is achieved
No “program” or “supplemental” fees
Of course, the clinic also will offer patients the entire range of our practice’s holistic weight-loss services. Call us today to discuss when you can schedule your surgery right here in Austin.
5 Smart Reasons to Partner with TBS in Austin for your Weight-Loss Surgery:

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Practice's high volume of WLS patients: TBS surgeons have combined experience performing over 1,000 weight-loss surgery (WLS) procedures.
Hospital's high volume of WLS patients: WLS procedures are the primary focus of the practice's main hospital, Innova Hospital - San Antonio.
Superior quality: Innova Hospital - San Antonio mirrors the "centers of excellence"
services model to ensure superior patient outcomes in one of the largest medical centers in the state.
Cutting Edge: Dr. Patel serves as the Associate Director of Bariatric Surgery for the University of Texas Health Science Center- San Antonio and delivers cutting-edge techniques and options to Austin and South Texas
Comprehensive care: TBS provides surgical evaluation, dietary consultation and psychological evaluation all in one day's  visit. PLUS direct physician access offered 24/7" via personal phone and e-mail