ABOUT US
Bariatric surgery is a life-changing event that one needs to get healthy as they get beyond 50 lbs overweight, This is to prevent or cure medical conditions as the body and organs are working overtime.
– Dr. Wadiwala
Welcome to Houston Weight Loss!
At our practice we offer laparoscopic gastric banding, laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic gastric bypass, and laparoscopic revisional bariatric weightloss options. Each procedure is tailored to patient needs and can be performed at Cyfair Medical Center, Houston North West Medical Center, St. Lukes the Vintage, Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, or North Cypress Medical Center.
We provide a multi-disciplinary approach in order to deliver the highest standards of medical and surgical care for patients who are fighting morbid obesity and trying to lose significant amounts of weight. The goal of our services is to help you in gaining a healthier lifestyle and a slimmer physique with procedures and programs designed to be safe and effective.
Meet the Doctors
About Dr. Wadiwala
Dr. Wadiwala is a fellowship trained bariatric surgeon and formerly the Director of Bariatric surgery at Cyfair Medical Center. After graduating Medical School with Summa Cum Laude at the Western University in Pomona, California; he completed general surgical training at Martin Luther King and Arrowhead Regional Medical center near Los Angeles. He went on to specialize in laparoscopic bariatric surgery training/fellowship was next learned at Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center in Pennsylvania.
He has actively participated in various scientific articles and attended several conferences related to morbid obesity surgery and outcomes during his extensive training, and is a member of organizations such as ASMBS, SAGES, ACOS, HCMS, and TMA.
As a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of morbid obesity, he’s been in practice for over 10 years with thousands of successful bariatric operations with excellent outcomes.
OUR STAFF
Our practice is dedicated to excellence in patient care and providing you with a positive surgical treatment experience. Our staff consists of professionals who are ready to assist you with all of your needs and questions. We believe that our multi-disciplinary team, working side by side, are the main pillars, leading to the success of your surgical journey.
Dr. Irfan Wadiwala
Bariatric Surgeon
Lynn Salapong MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Haley Spier MS, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian
Maria Martinez
Office Manager / Bariatric Coordinator
Shahina
Billing Manager
Astrid Baltazar
Biller