Anu suggested Surgeons in Beaumont or Houston, Texas?

Margoboo · June 22, 2009

I would like some information on Surgeons on the Beaumont/Houston Texas area that anyone might recommend.

Margoboo

WASaBubbleButt · June 22, 2009

I would like some information on Surgeons on the Beaumont/Houston Texas area that anyone might recommend.
Margoboo

The easier way might be to call your insurance company and find out who they contract with for WLS. Then start narrowing down from there. It would be easier than picking from doctors that aren't even contracted with them anyway.

shanda7182 · June 22, 2009

I would like some information on Surgeons on the Beaumont/Houston Texas area that anyone might recommend.
Margoboo

HI Margoboo,

Im from the Houston, TX metroplex and when I was considering being sleeved there. I looked @ Dr. Alanis. He was very patient during my interview---he spent 45 minutes with me describing the procedure, etc, etc. His office staff is quite lovely as well. He had a relatively good special going on, when I booked with him. He's done about 850 sleeves with no leaks.

I met a few of his patients and they had GREAT things to say about him. Also, his reviews (from my internet search) were great. I didnt read not one negative thing about him.

However, I am no longer being sleeved by him. My reasons for going to Mexico were:

1. The surgeon (Dr Aceves) has an excellent track record

2. You get 3 nights in the hospital versus an overnight stay (with most Houston Drs...)

3. Dr Aceves basically guarantees his surgery (and complications will be covered if they occur).

Sound like a great deal to me. Since I am self pay (im not sure if you are using insurance or not) I have to factor in the what-ifs......I wanted to feel confident that if anything went wrong I wouldnt have to file bankrupt to cover complications.

Anyway, if you plan to stay in Houston for your WLS. I would check out Dr Audencio Alanis. He seemed to be the best deal going on in that area. I also checked out Dr. Garth Davis (From the TV Show Big Medicine). He and his father have a big time practice & their patients LOVE them. They work out of Methodist and Memorial Hermann. Their office just moved to the Katy TX area though. Anyway, he seems to have a good track record as well but I was talking to him for the lap band, not the sleeve.

Good luck on your search....and you can PM me if you have further questions.....

mutti471975 · September 5, 2009

I highly recommend Dr Eric Wilson in Houston, TX. He is an excellent doctor and his staff is wonderful. Please feel free to contact me if you need additional information.