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Transform Your Life With Weight Loss Surgery.
Insurance Accepted Or As Low As $122/Month!
Costs Less Than Weight Meds
Loss 70% Of Excess Weight
Cures Weight Related Illnesses
Lose Weight And Keep It Off
How Much Does it Cost?
Three Ways to Pay
INSURANCE
Covered by Major Insurers
We accept most major employer based insurances such as BCBS, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana and Regular Medicare. Coverage depends on your specific policy and if your employer offers bariatric benefits. We are in network / affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Hospital and HCA (Medial City). Does your employer cover weight loss surgery? See a sample list of employers we’ve encountered who offer bariatric benefits!
INSURANCE + SELF-PAY
Combo Pricing as low as $122/Mo
If you have insurance but not bariatric benefits, and struggle with a condition that requires surgery, such as an abdominal hernia, reflux due to a large hiatal hernia, gallbladder disease or complications with a lap band, this could be an opportunity to use insurance to cover this procedure and allow you to self-pay as low as $4,500 or $122/month to add on a weight loss procedure. Combo surgery allows you to reduce costs, save time and recover more easily!
SELF-PAY / FINANCING
Lowest Pricing in the Nation
We have some of the lowest all-inclusive package pricing in Dallas-Fort Worth and are one of the few practices that includes all of your follow up visits, for life! We offer financing through Care Credit with gastric sleeve as low as $10,500 or $284/month. Please contact us to schedule an appointment and see how affordable weight loss surgery can be!
WE NOW ACCEPT MEDICARE!
GLP-1s vs. Weight Loss Surgery:
What’s the Real Difference?
You’ve probably heard a lot about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy®. They’re popular right now - and for good reason. They can absolutely help people lose weight, but if you’re looking for something that lasts, it’s worth knowing how they really compare to weight loss surgery.
Lasting Results
GLP-1s can help you lose weight while you’re taking them. The challenge is what happens after. Once you stop the injections, most people start to regain weight. Weight loss surgery, on the other hand, actually changes how your body processes food — helping you keep the weight off long term. In fact, studies show it’s about five times more effective for maintaining weight loss over time.
Cost That Makes Sense
GLP-1s aren’t just a short-term commitment. Between prescriptions, refills, and doctor visits, the costs can really add up — sometimes thousands a year, every year. Surgery is different. It’s a one-time investment (around $10,500) that pays off for the rest of your life. No monthly injections. No ongoing prescriptions.
Proven and Trusted
Weight loss surgery isn’t new — it’s been helping people transform their lives for over 30 years. The long-term results and safety are well-documented. GLP-1 medications are still being studied, and there aren’t any long-term (5-year or more) studies yet showing how effective they are after people stop taking them.
| Quick Comparison | Weight Loss Surgery | GLP-1 MEDICATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| RESULTS | Proven to help you lose and keep off more weight long-term. | Weight often returns after stopping. |
| COST | One-time investment | Ongoing monthly expense |
| TRACK RECORD | 30+ years of proven success | New – no long term data yet |
| COMMITMENT | One procedure, lasting change | Lifelong medication |
Real People, Real Results
Lasting Results
GLP-1s can help you lose weight while you’re taking them. The challenge is what happens after. Once you stop the injections, most people start to regain weight. Weight loss surgery, on the other hand, actually changes how your body processes food — helping you keep the weight off long term. In fact, studies show it’s about five times more effective for maintaining weight loss over time.
Cost That Makes Sense
GLP-1s aren’t just a short-term commitment. Between prescriptions, refills, and doctor visits, the costs can really add up — sometimes thousands a year, every year. Surgery is different. It’s a one-time investment (around $10,500) that pays off for the rest of your life. No monthly injections. No ongoing prescriptions.
Proven and Trusted
Weight loss surgery isn’t new — it’s been helping people transform their lives for over 30 years. The long-term results and safety are well-documented. GLP-1 medications are still being studied, and there aren’t any long-term (5-year or more) studies yet showing how effective they are after people stop taking them.
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"Patients' top pick! Voted best surgeons for 11 years running!"
18-Time ‘D Best’ Winner
"A Dallas dynasty: 'D Best' for nearly 2 decades”
10-Time Super Doctors
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7-Time Livingwell ‘Top Docs’
"Reigning champs! Top General Surgeons 2019-2025!"
We accept most employer based insurance plans and Medicare. We do not accept Medicaid, military, or market place plans.
The Most Experienced Bariatric Team in Texas
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Lasting Results
GLP-1s can help you lose weight while you’re taking them. The challenge is what happens after. Once you stop the injections, most people start to regain weight. Weight loss surgery, on the other hand, actually changes how your body processes food — helping you keep the weight off long term. In fact, studies show it’s about five times more effective for maintaining weight loss over time.
Cost That Makes Sense
GLP-1s aren’t just a short-term commitment. Between prescriptions, refills, and doctor visits, the costs can really add up — sometimes thousands a year, every year. Surgery is different. It’s a one-time investment (around $10,500) that pays off for the rest of your life. No monthly injections. No ongoing prescriptions.
Proven and Trusted
Weight loss surgery isn’t new — it’s been helping people transform their lives for over 30 years. The long-term results and safety are well-documented. GLP-1 medications are still being studied, and there aren’t any long-term (5-year or more) studies yet showing how effective they are after people stop taking them.
Dr. Brian Long
Dr. Long did his undergraduate studies at Duke University. He served as Chief of Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery, as well as the assistant residency program director, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center from 2004-2006. From 2002-2004, he was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base where he practiced general surgery and led a Critical Care Air Transport Team on deployment in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Dr. Long has also been voted as one of the best doctors in DFW by D Magazine multiple years in a row.
Dr. Nick Nicholson
Dr. Nicholson trains doctors from around the world and consults on new products and techniques to improve patient experience and outcomes. As a true expert in the industry, Dr. Nicholson holds two patents on medical devices, is a published author of books and numerous articles and has conducted multiple TV appearances on the subject of weight loss surgery. Recognized by patients, peers and medical experts, he has been voted one of the best doctors in DFW by D Magazine for over a decade. He is honored to have played a role in helping so many people overcome obesity and reclaim their health.
Dr. Thomas Roshek
Dr. Roshek is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. He is also an active member and contributor for the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. He has served as faculty, teaching advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures to attendees at national conferences. He has co-authored a book chapter on the management and repair of complex abdominal wall hernias and also several scholarly articles in medical journals. Most recently he published a review article on the surgical treatment of obesity in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association. Dr. Roshek has been voted as one of the best doctors in the state of Texas and is a Texas Monthly Super Doctor.
The Abdominal Surgery Specialist Difference:
Unparalleled Patient Support
Our patient care advocates are available to assist you with any questions, before and after surgery!
Fast and Easy Recovery
With a streamlined process and private surgery center, we are able to minimize patient downtime!
Over 60 Years of Experience
Our surgeons have over 60 years combined experience in gallbladder removal, hernia repair and hiatal hernia repair to treat acid reflux. We are able to leverage such experience to provide an unrivaled, smooth process.
Additional Services: Weight Loss Surgery
As specialists in minimally invasive abdominal surgery, we also offer weight loss procedures. In some cases, a weight loss procedure can be combined with your abdominal surgery, if appropriate and medically necessary. This combined approach can help reduce overall costs, shorten total recovery time, and avoid the need for multiple operations. If you're interested in this option, please discuss it with your surgeon during your consultation.
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