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Photo of Wade Barker, M.D. Wade Barker, M.D.
1151 North Buckner Blvd
Ste 308A
Dallas, TX 75218
Phone: (972) 270-4800
Fax: (214) 367-1153
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Bariatric surgeon Wade N. Barker, M.D. and the experienced staff at our weight loss surgery center in Dallas, Texas are committed to helping overweight patients take control of their health and improve their lives. For obese patients who have been unable to reach a healthy weight through diet and exercise, we offer two highly effective weight loss surgery options: gastric bypass surgery and LAP-BAND® surgery. Both have helped innumerable men and women achieve dramatic, long-term results. Our practice firmly believes that it is important for patients to be well educated about weight loss surgery and to understand exactly what the operation entails. We invite you to explore our website and contact bariatric surgeon Wade Barker, M.D. to find out more about weight loss surgery at our Dallas, Texas center.

If you have questions about gastric bypass or LAP-BAND® surgery, visit our weight loss surgery FAQs page to view advice from Dr. Wade Barker, premier bariatric surgeon in Dallas, Texas.

Remember, weight loss surgery is not for everyone, but it can lead to very positive results for patients who are committed to embracing an entirely new lifestyle. Many of our patients see their health problems slowly disappear and adopt a new outlook on life following weight loss surgery. If you're ready to reclaim your health, then Dallas bariatric surgeon Wade Barker, M.D. is ready to guide you through the weight loss surgery process.

Contact our bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) center today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wade Barker, bariatric surgeon serving Dallas and greater Texas.

General Information
Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:  95
Minimum Age for Patients:  15
Maximum Age for Patients:  None
Surgery Types Performed:  RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Duodenal Switch (Lap), VBG (Lap), Lap Band, AGB - Other, Fobi Pouch GB, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Revision
Gall Bladder Removal:  Sometimes. If positive GB Sonogram or Hida Scan

Memberships

Clinical Experience
Laparoscopic Surgery:  11 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:  8 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:  6.5 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   1300+ 1 18 6+ 1 hour(s) 0 minutes 1
Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD)
Lap   2   < 1 2 2 hour(s) 30 minutes 1-2
LAP-BAND®
    800+   4 5+ 0 hour(s) 45 minutes  
REALIZE Band
    60+   4 1 0 hour(s) 45 minutes  
Revisions
Lap   100+   1 4 2 hour(s) 30 minutes 0-2
Other
Gastroplasty to RNY   75+   1 5 2 hour(s) 30 minutes 1-2
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
    250+   5 2.5 1 hour(s) 0 minutes 1
Additional Experience:  Member of Dallas County Medical Association Member of Fellow American College Surgeons Member of Texas Medical Association.

Education and Training
Medical School:  Texas Tech University – Lubbock, Tx. (graduated 1991)
Residency:  Texas Tech University – Lubbock, TX (finished 1996)

Specialized Training:
Name: George Cowan
Date: 
Training Covered: Bariatric Surgery
 
Name: Inamed
Date: 06/03
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Name: Realize Band
Date: 11/07
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Barker as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospitals:
Doctor's Hospital Of Dallas - Dallas, TX
Baylor Garland - Garland, TX
Lake Pointe Medical Center - Rowlett, TX
Dallas Regional Medical Center Galloway Campus - Mesquite, TX
Surgery Center of Richardson - Richardson, TX
Medical Center of Mesquite - Mesquite, TX
Baylor Medical Center of Garland, Texas - Garland, TX
Renaissance Hospital - Dallas, TX
Pine Creek Medical Center - Dallas, TX
Doctor's Hospital at White Rock - Dallas, TX
Woman's Hospital At Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX
Vista Hospital of Dallas - Garland, TX
Vista Bariatric Hospital - Garland, TX
Doctor's Hospital at White Rock - Dallas, TX

Diplomas and Certificates
Dr. Barker has registered the following diplomas and certificates with us:
Membership - ABS
Membership - ASBS
Continuing Education - Lap-Band Placement


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