HealthGrades

 

Find a Bariatric / Gastric Bypass Surgeon in Grand Prairie, Texas (TX)

Find Information On:

  • Disciplinary Actions
  • Board Certification
  • Education/Training
  • Patient Opinions
  • Decision Support Tools
  • Medical Encyclopedia
  • and much more!
Find a Local Doctor

Local Bariatric / Gastric Bypass Surgeons

Dr. Walter A Dobson, DO

  • 647 South Great South West Parkway SUITE 105
  • Grand Prairie,
  • Texas
  • 75051

Specialties

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
Gender
Male

Patient Feedback

Survey Results Survey Results Survey Results Survey Results Survey Results
Average recommendation rating*: 3.5 out of 5
 

*Average recommendation rating is based upon the survey question response for recommending this physician to family/friends

Grand Prairie Information

Grand Prairie, Texas is home to 1 practicing bariatric / gastric bypass surgeon who has an office in the zip code 75051.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Grand Prairie has a population of 144,337, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 bariatric / gastric bypass surgeon for every 144,337 residents.

Texas Information

Texas achieved statehood in 1845, and its capital is Austin. Houston is home to the Johnson Space Center with its world-famous NASA Mission Control. Texas offers a multitude of outdoor activities: you can visit a ranch or a rodeo, or go hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, or canoeing. Popular sites are the Alamo in San Antonio, the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth, the Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio, or the Padre Island National Seashore in Corpus Christi. Famous Texans include former presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Dwight D. Eisenhower, actors Tommy Lee Jones and Joan Crawford, and musicians Janis Joplin and Buddy Holly.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Texas has a population of 22,859,968. Of this population, 6,219,854 are under the age of 18 and 2,258,423 are at or above the age of 65.

Bariatric Surgery Information

Description

Bariatric surgery is a type of procedure that can be used to achieve significant weight loss in individuals who are very obese (morbidly obese). A thumb-sized stomach pouch is created (using a stapling or banding technique) then the outlet of the pouch is connected directly to the intestine, essentially bypassing the lower stomach. After the surgery, the amount of calories your body can intake is reduced which leads to weight loss.

Diseases / Illnesses Treated

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Metabolism, Nutrition, Obesity, Eating Disorders, liposuction, Lap Band Laparoscopic, and Roux-en-Y Laparoscopic.

Procedures Performed

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Weight Management, Lap Band Surgery, and Surgical Weight Loss.

 
 

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. Verify here.
© Copyright 2009 Health Grades, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Third Party materials included herein protected under copyright law.
Use of this website and any information contained herein is governed by the HealthGrades User Agreement.
User Agreement | Legal Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Refund Policy