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Photo of Garth Davis, M.D. Garth Davis, M.D.
915 Gessner Road
Suite #300
Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 464-6000
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About Dr. Davis Support Groups & Seminars Insurers Reviews Weight Loss Graphs Before & After

Dr. Garth Davis is a leader in the field of bariatric medicine. Most recently, Dr. Davis was again recognized as a Texas Monthly Super Doc and stars with his father, Dr. Robert Davis, on TLC’s hit show, BIG MEDICINE. In addition to TLC, BIG MEDICINE is currently in re-runs on Discovery Health and is airing in over 300 countries around the globe. His recently published bestseller, The Expert’s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery is available now in bookstores nationwide.

Dr. Davis graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Texas in Austin where he was the Student Government President. He was also recognized as the most outstanding student at UT. Dr. Davis went on to attend medical school at Baylor College of Medicine and graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. In addition, he was inducted to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Davis completed his surgical residency at the prestigious University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he was elected to the position of Chief Administrative Resident. While in Michigan, Dr. Davis underwent extensive training in general surgical disciplines, specializing in laparoscopic procedures. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Davis is a recognized expert in initial bariatric procedures as well as revisional bariatric surgery, and is frequently asked to give lectures to both patient and physician audiences alike.

Both Dr. Garth Davis and his father, Dr. Robert Davis, head up The Davis Clinic, the country’s premier weight management clinic located in Houston, Texas.

General Information
Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:  95
Minimum Age for Patients:  16
Maximum Age for Patients:  70
Surgery Types Performed:  RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Lap Band, AGB - Other, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, StomaphyX, Revision
Gall Bladder Removal:  Sometimes. If patient has gallstones and removal is indicated

Memberships

Clinical Experience
Laparoscopic Surgery:  12 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:  8 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:  8 Years Experience
  Planned
Start
Date
 Surgeries Performed To Date  Avg. Currently Done
Per Week
Years Experience
With This Type
O.R. & Hospital Stay Times
Total
Surgeries
Lap-to-Open
Conversion
Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes) Avg. Hospital Stay (days)
Roux-en-Y (RNY)
Lap   1450 5-10 15 8 0 hour(s) 45 minutes 1.2
Duodenal Switch (DS)
Lap 01/2010            
LAP-BAND®
    366     4 0 hour(s) 30 minutes 1
Revisions
Lap   114          
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
    53          

Education and Training
Medical School:  Baylor College of Medicine – Houston, TX (graduated 1990)
Residency:  University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI (finished 2001)

Specialized Training:
Name: University of Michigan
Date: 
Training Covered: Laparoscopy
 
Name: University of Pittsburgh
Date: 3/02
Training Covered: Bariatric Surgery
 
Name: ASBS Certification Proctorship
Date: 07/2004
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Name: Advanced Suturing Course/ASBS
Date: 06/2004
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Name: Essentials Bariatric Course
Date: 06/2004
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Name: Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Date: 03/2002
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Name: Laparoscopic Adjustable Band Course
Date: 12/01/05
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Davis as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospitals:
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center - Houston, TX
Park Plaza Hospital - Houston, TX
Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, TX
West Jefferson Medical Center - Marrero, LA
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center - Houston, TX
Methodist Hospital - Houston, TX
The Methodist Hospital - Houston, TX
University General Hospital - Houston, TX


Reference Check
Some preliminary effort was made to check information supplied by or about this surgeon, the results of which are relayed below, as-is, for information purposes only.
Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Accurate as of: 06/24/04 (Verified – 06/24/04)
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Licensee Name:      Garth Philip Davis	
License Status:     Active	
License Number:     L2215	
License Type:       MD	
Address:            6560 Fannin, Suite 738	
City, State, Zip:   Houston, Texas  77030 
Orig. License Date: 09/07/2001 (issue date)		
Education:          Baylor College of Medicine 
                     Houston, Texas
Residency:          University of Michigan 
                     Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Received specialized training in laparoscopic and/or 
 bariatric surgical techniques by:
        
                    Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery in 2002
                    University of Pittsburgh in 2003
                    ASBS Certification Proctorship in 2004
                    Advanced Suturing Course/ASBS in 2004
                    Essentials Bariatric Course in 2004
                
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ASBS Member
(Verified – 06/24/04)

AMA Member
(Verified- 06/24/04)

ABS Member
(Verified. Spoke with Terra H., on 06/24/04.)

SAGES Member
(Verified. Spoke with Anthony Ramsey, on 06/24/04.)