Get Started at Memorial Hermann NewStart at Memorial City
About Our Program
At our Memorial City location in West Houston, you'll have a full range of minimally invasive weight loss surgery options to consider, including:
- Gastric Band (lap band)
- Gastric Sleeve
- Gastric Bypass Roux-en-Y
- Duodenal Switch
- Revisions and Reversals
With over 16 years of dedicated specialization in weight loss surgery, our program includes dietary specialists, support groups, nutritional and psychological counseling and assistance with insurance approvals.
Memorial Hermann Memorial City has been designated as a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), which means we have met the independent and rigorous requirements established by the ASMBS. The ASMBS Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable patient outcomes in bariatric surgery.
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Now that you have selected your location, use the form below to watch an interactive presentation on your weight loss surgery options.
Memorial Hermann NewStart at Memorial City
Weight Loss Surgery Coordinator: Trudy Ivins, R.N.
921 Gessner Road
Houston, Texas 77024
713.242.4600
What makes us different?
No obligation insurance verification and low interest financing. Let our insurance expert review your policy. She will find out what level of coverage you have, your deductible, a close estimate of out-of-pocket costs and what your insurance company requires. If you do not have insurance coverage, low-interest financing options may be available.
We perform more surgeries than any other weight loss surgery program in Houston. Our affiliated weight loss surgeons perform over 700 bariatric procedures annually.
Designated as a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, in recognition of excellent patient outcomes and low complication rates.
Perform all weight loss surgery options including the most difficult revisions and reversals. Affiliated surgeons and nurses provide a full range of surgery options, including gastric banding (lap band), gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and duodenal switch. We also offer surgery to revise or reverse previous bariatric procedures.
Comprehensive patient support. Our support team includes dietitians, psychological counselors and experienced bariatric nurses who work closely with each patient to address eating behavior, metabolism, self-esteem, body image and relationship changes. Peer support groups, educational speakers and insurance experts are also available to help patients throughout the program.
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Memorial Hermann Bariatric Programs (Southeast, Memorial City, The Woodlands or Texas Medical Center) are certified by either ASMBS or ACS. However, patients should request a physician’s personal certification, if any, and their experience and qualifications before proceeding with any bariatrics procedure.