Gastric Bypass Surgeons in Dallas, Texas
Michael L. Green Jr., M.D.
Michael L. Green Jr., M.D. is the Medical Director of the Dallas Obesity Surgery Specialists' office and Obesity Surgery Specialists at Renaissance Hospital in Dallas. Dr. Green attended Prairie View A&M and went to medical school at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Illinois, College of Medicine in Peoria and went on to complete a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at Providence Hospital - Howard University, something only a select few bariatric surgeons have done.His passion and dedication to the field of bariatric medicine has served him well as he participates in key leadership positions as a member of the board of directors within the Texas Association of Bariatric Surgeons organization and American Physician Insurance Exchange.
Through his affiliation with Ethicon Endo-Surgery, he continues to strive for excellence by training other surgeons in the field of bariatric surgery. He has served as Bariatric Medical Director at 2 Texas hospitals and he has great experience with bariatric surgery, performing the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric Bypass and the Lap-Band. Dr. Green has performed over 1000 bariatric procedures.
Specialties
- LAP Band Surgery
- Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
- Standard Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
- Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)
Matthew V. Westmoreland, M.D.
Matthew V. Westmoreland, M.D. has been practicing general surgery for over 26 years in Dallas. He is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and then attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Dr. Westmoreland has been a partner with Dr. Vanderpool and Dr. Arnold in Dallas since 1989. His goal is to provide efficient, quality medical care in a timely compassionate manner. The great work of Dr. Westmoreland has been recognized by both D Magazine and Texas Monthly Magazine. From 2001-2007 D Magazine recognized him as one of the “Best Doctors in Dallas” and from 2005-2007 he was named to the list of “Texas Super Doctors” in Texas Monthly Magazine.Dr. Westmoreland always carries himself as a professional and takes great pride in his capabilities.
He has performed numerous procedures with the Laparoscopic Gastric Band and the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass.
Specialties
- General Surgery
- Laparoscopic Gastric Band
- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Wade Barker, M.D.
Wade Barker, M.D. began his undergraduate studies at Southwest Texas State University and completed them at Eastern New Mexico University, where he graduated magna cum laude. After completing his medical education, internship, and general surgery residency at Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Dr. Barker began a private practice in 1996. In 2009, Dr. Barker co-founded Forest Park Medical Center, a full-service acute care hospital in Dallas/Ft. Worth. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is affiliated with the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Dallas County Medical Association, and the American Bariatric Society. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and completed a preceptorship sponsored by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Wade Barker is one of a select few weight loss surgeons to perform both the LAP-BAND procedure and the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) He has performed over 2500 bariatric surgery procedures in the Dallas Metroplex.
Specialties
- Bariatric Surgery
- General Surgery
- Vascular Surgery