Why Choose Texas Bariatric Specialists?

Texas Bariatric Specialists (TBS) puts life back into your life-style! Through customized bariatric surgery programs, we help people like yourself successfully lose weight, reclaim their health, and live longer, happier lives.

Dr. Nilesh A. Patel is a fellowship-trained, minimally invasive surgeon who is nationally recognized for his extensive experience in the latest, safest weight-loss medical procedures. He personally has participated in over 800 weight-loss procedures, and truly understands the emotional and physical suffering associated with severe obesity. That’s why he has dedicated his outstanding surgical skills to helping people find permanent relief from this serious condition.

Dr. Patel and his team of bariatric specialists perform advanced minimally invasive (laparoscopic) weight-loss surgeries—including laparoscopic gastric bypass and laparoscopic band procedures. Patients appreciate the practice’s surgical expertise and years of experience, pre- and post-surgery compassionate care, and pampering concierge services. More importantly, they take comfort in the fact TBS consistently delivers surgical outcomes exceeding national averages of success.

Dr. Patel’s skills and compassion have allowed him to serve on the advisory board for www.ObesityHelp.com, and be a “beacon of hope” for patients who have struggled with life-long obesity.

TBS primarily serves the bariatric needs of people living in San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, Laredo and South Texas. However, patients from around the United States also are welcome to take advantage of our practice’s menu of medical services.

There are many reasons why you should choose Texas Bariatric Specialists to help you regain your health, and reclaim your life. Listed below are the services we offer:

• Dr. Patel is nationally recognized for his surgical expertise and has performed over 800 (in practice and in training) weight-loss procedures.
• Superior outcomes at rates higher than the national average.
• >95% success rate in performing gastric bypass surgery laparoscopically.
• Extensive experience in revision surgery.
• No exclusion policy for any patient deemed as a candidate for weight-loss surgery.
• Personal, private and pampering concierge services.
• Commitment to “evidence-based” medicine.
• State-of-the-art pre- and post-surgery care and consultative services.
• A multi-disciplinary approach for all procedures to increase the chances of lifelong weight-management success. We use the services of a private nutritionist, respiratory therapist, gastroenterologist, and nurse educator.
• Priority attention provided at hospitals selected by our practice in order to guarantee specialized patient-care packages, unparalleled nurse-to-patient ratios, and catered meals.
• Dedicated team of specialists and attorneys prepared to assist in insurance authorization and appeals.
• Commitment to community outreach and free seminars in Austin, Corpus Christi, Laredo and San Antonio.