UT Medicine Bariatrics

Bariatric Center
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 with 9 ratings

UT Medicine Bariatrics Bariatric Center

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Richard Peterson
M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.

  • About Us
    A message from Richard M. Peterson, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS Director of UT Weight Loss and the UT Medicine Center for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery: Obesity is more than an inconvenience for individuals; it is a struggle for life. It is either a struggle for life in the direst sense because of the many medical problems it causes or is associated with, or it is a struggle for life and the quality that is often lacking because of the stigma of obesity. For many it is both. I've spent the majority of my professional surgical career focusing on obesity and helping patients find their own way to a new and more fulfilling self. Surgery isn't always the answer and for most it is a last resort to their lifelong battle with obesity. I believe in making sure that individuals are well informed and fully participate in the decision making process when surgery is involved. Patients have options and they should consider them all before any final decision is made. My job is to show them the tools that they have at their disposal, give them that tool and provide lifelong maintenance to ensure that they will be successful with the tool they have chosen. I would remind you that surgery isn't the easy way out. Many patients tell me that a loved one or friend believes that 'they took the easy way out'. Surgery is far from that. You will work as hard with surgery as with any other diet or weight loss program you have previously undertaken. The difference for most is that the tool we provide is the jumpstart to success that is often missing in those other programs. You will be as successful as you allow yourself to be. As you begin this journey to a healthier and newer you, I would be honored to be a part of it. Sincerely, Richard M. Peterson, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS More about Dr. Peterson | Read our mission statement UT Center for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery will work to improve the quality of life of individuals who suffer from morbid obesity, and to prevent or control the complications associated with this disorder. We will use a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program to evaluate, support, educate and treat morbidly obese patients and provide a variety of state-of-the-art bariatric surgical procedures for carefully selected candidates.
  • Latest Reviews See all 9 reviews
    avatar DD2.0 on May 29, 2013 for Richard Peterson

    I'm just like you! I grew up thin all my life until I got married. Slowly the weight crept up 2-3lbs a year, 27yrs later BAM! I'm now 194 & 5'2 with DM2, HTN, fatty liver and so on ( I'm also 46 More...

    avatar djohns4 on May 16, 2013 for Richard Peterson

    I had been planning weight loss surgery for a long, long time but every time I started there was something that made me uneasy so I didn't go through with it. Then my spouse (an OR nurse) said she found the right surgeon for More...

    avatar BTMQ on Aug. 3, 2012 for Richard Peterson

    Really compassionate and knowledgeable staff. Very thorough pre- op explanations and informed consent process. Staff easy to rtalk with and partner with you to make the decisions that are best for you. Surgery went great- absolutely no nausea or vomiting or any discomfort at all More...

  • Location
    San Antonio, TX 78251
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