Lap Band Solutions
"The Most Experienced LAP-BAND® Team in Texas"
1.866.342.BAND(2263)
Dr. Scott Stowers was born and raised in Southwest Oklahoma. He attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a degree in pharmacology and went on to attend medical school at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is an advanced laparoscopic surgeon having performed laparoscopic fundoplications for over 14 years.
Dr. Stowers is board certified in general surgery and is a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity, the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, American Osteopathic Association, Texas Medical Association and Texas Osteopathic Medical Association.
Dr. Scott Stowers is the Medical Director of Bariatric Solutions and has been practicing in Wise County for more than 17 years. Dr. Stowers focuses on the minimally invasive, laparoscopic approach to bariatric surgery, which involves fewer risks of complication than traditional surgical techniques, as well as a quicker recovery process.
Dr. Stowers has established a program to help you fight obesity every step of the way. He and his professional team will be with you from the very beginning and continue to follow up with your progress after the procedure is complete to ensure you are losing weight safely and effectively. Dr. Stowers believes that patient education and detailed communication are essential to your success and has tailored his program to focus on you and your needs.
Currently, Dr. Stowers performs surgeries at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur . Wise Regional Health System is a Center of Excellence facility that is in-network with all insurance providers.
Dr. Frank Felts completed the undergraduate and medical program at Texas A&M University in 1983. Following graduation he began a five-year general surgery program at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas.
He began in private practice as a general surgeon in 1988 in Jacksonville, Texas. Dr. Felts has performed a wide variety of general surgical procedures during his years in practice, but found a high level of personal satisfaction performing laparoscopy and advanced laparoscopic procedures. During his many years in practice, he noticed the association of obesity and other medical conditions. He also recognized the struggle that most overweight people endure to lose weight and to maintain their weight loss. Dr. Felts was interested in finding a safe and effective solution to the ever-growing problem and began investigating all the procedures available.
As the LAP-BAND® System procedure became more and more accepted here in the United States, and the safety and effectiveness were continually proven, his interest in the procedure grew. With thousands of laparoscopic procedures, including over 1500 Laparoscopic Banding procedures since October 2006, Dr. Felts is a highly skilled laparoscopic surgeon, and has now transitioned his practice solely to the LAP-BAND® System procedure. He is one of the most experienced surgeons exclusively performing this surgery. Patients recognize and appreciate Dr. Felts for his passion in treating obesity and enjoy the individual care he gives them.
Dr. Felts holds several professional memberships and certifications. He recently had the honor of becoming an appointed member of the Clinical Advisory Board of Allergan Medical for the LAP-BAND®. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery; a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons; a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Currently, Dr. Felts performs surgery at New Hope Bariatrics Surgery Center in The Colony.
Dr. Dirk Rodriguez is a board-certified surgeon with over 20 years experience in the art and science of surgery. He has performed over 4,000 weight loss operations like the lap band, gastric bypass (Roux-Y) and the vertical sleeve gastrectomy.
Dr. Rodriguez combines education about obesity surgery, nutrition and exercise programs to help his patients succeed in improving and regaining their health.
To save time and avoid unnecessary trips to doctors’ offices these valuable teaching tools are available on his web site.
Most importantly, Dr. Rodriguez cares deeply for his patients and makes sure theyget the care they deserve. Dr. Rodriguez does Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS), where the operation is done through one small incision on the patients’ belly. He’s done this for Lap Band ®, vertical sleeve gastrectomy and gallbladder surgery.
Dr. Rodriguez helped establish the first Center of Excellence in weight loss surgery in Texas in 2005. He then set up a second center of excellence in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2007.
His extensive experience is in the fields of general surgery, trauma surgery, vascular surgery (treatment of circulation problems), minimally invasive surgery and of course bariatric (obesity) surgery.
He is a former military surgeon and decorated flight officer in the U.S. Air Force.
Dr. Rodriguez is a nationally recognized leader in surgery and serves as a consultant to different companies that create technologies used in minimally invasive operations.
Even while in busy private practices, he has found the time to write scientific articles in surgery.
He has taught surgery to countless surgeons in the United States and the world (Spain, Brazil, Australia, Puerto Rico).
Dr. Dirk Rodriguez is the dedicated bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon who will help you succeed in losing weight and regain your health.
Currently, Dr. Rodriguez performs surgeries at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur . Wise Regional Health System in Decatur is a Center of Excellence facility that is in-network with all insurance providers.
Dr. Hollis has practiced laparoscopic surgery for nearly 20 years, beginning in 1989 as one of the early surgeons performing the new minimally invasive art. Dr. Hollis received his medical degree from the University of Kansas. Originally trained as a General, Thoracic, & Vascular Surgeon (with thousands of such cases under his belt), he pursued a passion he'd always had-that of being a
Trauma Surgeon. He trained with America's foremost Trauma Surgeons at the acclaimed Maryland Shock-Trauma Center (M.I.E.M.S.S.). He actively racticed as a Trauma Surgeon, critical care specialist, and surgical laparoscopist for 9years and he has been on the leading edge of minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Hollis has trained scores of other surgeons in various advanced laparoscopic procedures, and has himself performed well over 5000 laparoscopic procedures in his surgical career. Dr. Hollis is committed to the Lap Band, and compares it favorably to the over 400 bypass or stapling operations he logged in the early years of his bariatric practice. He strongly believes that "a properly placed Lap Band, in the right patient at the optimum time, with organized and compliant aftercare, will be a potential success." Dr. Hollis performs Lap Band operations at True Results/Physicians Surgi Center of Houston as well as at a number of regional facilities. He is in network for most major health plans. His dedication to help achive a heathlier weight is why he is a clear choice the LAP BAND surgery in Houston and surrounding areas.