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Weight Loss Surgery Center

NewStart at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

921 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024
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General Information

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.

Accredited by MBSAQIP

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center has been recognized as a fully accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). ACS designates as MBSAQIP Centers only those programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes for weight loss surgery. The rate of complications for MBSAQIP Centers is extremely low.

Memorial Hermann Bariatric Programs (Memorial City, Southeast, Texas Medical Center, Sugar Land, Cypress and The Woodlands) are accredited by MBSAQIP (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. However, patients should request a physician's personal certification, if any, and their experience and qualifications before proceeding with any bariatrics procedure.

Center of Excellence

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital has also been designated as a member of the Centers of Excellence network in the area of Bariatric Resource Services by the UnitedHealth Optum Centers of Excellence.

Treatment Options

Our program features a full range of physician-assisted weight loss options to consider.

Patient Resources

We provide the guidance, expertise and support you need, every step of the way.

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What Makes the NewStart Program Different?

No obligation insurance verification. 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.

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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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Parking Information

The DHC entrance is directly across from Garage 2 off of Frostwood and is south of the outpatient surgery entrance. Surface lot parking also available.

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Fill out the form below to take the first step on your weight loss journey.

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You!

Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on starting your weight loss journey with us. If you're ready now, you can move on to the referral request step, or you will be receiving an email from us shortly with a link to the form that you can submit at your convenience.

We are committed to providing you with all the information you need to decide whether bariatric surgery is right for you. Our NewStart Care Concierge Team is here to help you through the entire process from choosing a surgeon to post-surgery support.