Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center

Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center Physicians

A Multispecialty Team

We believe a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach is crucial to ensuring the best possible care, outcome and long-term weight loss for bariatric patients. We work closely with a variety of specialties from across Baylor College of Medicine, including:

Surgery

Juliet G. Holder-Haynes, MD

Gastroenterology

Stacie A. Vela, MD

Dietician

Luis Rustveld, PhD, RD

Endocrinology

Psychiatry

Kevin Smith, PhD

Sleep Center

Philip M. Alapat, MD

Cardiology

David Aguilar, MD

This collaborative approach is supported by an electronic medical record system that provides all caregivers immediate access to the latest patient information, expediting treatment and improving safety.

The Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center is part of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, renowned for state-of-the-art surgical techniques performed by highly trained, specialized surgeons. Baylor College of Medicine offers the bariatric program in partnership with St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System.