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With over 25 years of experience in bariatric surgery, Dr. Kenneth Warnock has a passion and commitment to the relief of obesity. He plays an active role in every step of patient care, before, during, and after surgery. He has helped establish multiple bariatric support groups throughout north central Texas and Oklahoma and performs 400 bariatric cases per year. His patients come from as far away as Greece and Alaska to receive excellent, comprehensive bariatric treatment.
Dr. Warnock is the founder of Bariatrics of Texas in Wichita Falls, Texas. He is also Director of Bariatric Surgery and Section Chief of General Surgery at United Regional Health Care System (URHCS). He is a designated Center of Excellence surgeon by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and is ranked in the top 5% of bariatric surgeons in the US (Association for Morbid Obesity Support). He received his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado, then completed his residency in general surgery and bariatrics at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas.
Dr. Warnock was born and raised on a ranch in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming. His traditional western values are apparent in his walk, his talk, and everything he does right down to the boots that he wears everyday. Dr. Warnock speaks Spanish and makes a special effort to relate to patients of all backgrounds.
For more information, see www.bariatricsoftexas.com
General Information
| Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics: |
70 |
| Minimum Age for Patients: |
16 |
| Maximum Age for Patients: |
no age set |
| Surgery Types Performed: |
RNY (Open), Lap Band, Revision |
| Gall Bladder Removal: |
Sometimes. Always with the Roux-en-Y and only if diseased on the Lap Band procedure. |
Memberships
Clinical Experience
| Laparoscopic Surgery: |
15 Years Experience |
| Bariatric Surgery: |
25+ Years Experience |
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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) |
| Open |
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3000 |
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14 |
25+ |
0 hour(s) 45 minutes |
2 |
| LAP-BAND® (LAP) |
| Lap (Lap Band) |
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200+ |
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5 |
2 |
0 hour(s) 35 minutes | 1 |
| Revisions |
| Open |
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250 |
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1 |
25+ |
1 hour(s) 15 minutes | 2 |
Education and Training
| Medical School: |
University of Colorado – Denver CO (graduated 1974) |
| Residency: |
Scott and White Clinic – Temple TX (finished 1980) |
Specialized Training:
| Name: | Scott White Clinic |
| Date: | 1979 |
| Training Covered: | Bariatric Surgery |
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| Name: | The Endo-Surgery Institute |
| Date: | 12/14/02-12/15/02 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery |
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| Name: | Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery |
| Date: | 12/14/2002 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery |
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| Name: | Obesity Surgery Training |
| Date: | 09/25/2006 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery |
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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: 05/12/04 (Verified – 05/12/04)
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Licensee Name: Kenneth Mathew Renner Warnock
License Status: Active
License Number: E5979
License Type: MD
Address: #6 Eureka Circle
City, State, Zip: Wichita Falls, Texas 76302
Orig. License Date: 06/15/1976 (issue date)
Education: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, Colorado
Residency: Scott and White Clinic
Temple, Texas
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Received specialized training in laparoscopic and/or
bariatric surgical techniques by:
Scott White Clinic in 1979
The Endo-Surgery Institute in 2002
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ASBS Member
(Verified – 05/12/04)
AMA Member
(Verified- 05/12/04)
ABS Member
(Verified. Spoke with Michelle H., on 05/12/04.)
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