What Texas Bariatric Specialists does

Texas Bariatric Specialists is a privately held, physician-owned bariatric surgery practice headquartered in Texas, founded by Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, MD, FACS. The practice operates nine clinic locations across Texas — San Antonio (with Westover Hills), Austin, Corpus Christi, New Braunfels, Killeen, Temple, Laredo, Seguin, and Del Rio — and serves adults with clinically significant obesity (typically BMI ≥40 or BMI ≥35 with comorbidities), including patients requiring revisions of prior failed bariatric procedures. Its stated scale of more than 7,000 lifetime bariatric surgeries positions it among the larger bariatric practices in Texas, with two fellowship-trained surgeons (Dr. Patel and Dr. Asa Ramdath) and a Clinical Director maintaining ASMBS Center of Excellence standards.

The service portfolio spans minimally invasive laparoscopic bariatric procedures (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, Lap Band, mini gastric bypass, duodenal switch, SIPS, Obalon balloon system, and revisions such as Stomaphyx) plus a Medical Weight Loss program that combines nutritional counseling with pharmacotherapy (phentermine, Contrave, topamax, Qysmia, Lomaira, and Semaglutide). Supporting infrastructure includes a BMI calculator, a branded mobile app, a Pattrax patient portal, the Klara communication platform, post-operative nutrition services, support groups, and a dedicated insurance advocacy team. Pricing is published per procedure (gastric sleeve $13,500–$18,000; gastric bypass $18,500–$25,000; Lap Band $12,000–$13,500) and the Medical Weight Loss subscription starts at $175/month.

The go-to-market model is sales-led and consumer-direct: free in-person seminars and online webinars across Texas drive top-of-funnel acquisition, with insurance advocates and third-party financing partners (Care Credit, Prosper Healthcare, MedLoanFinance, SurgeryLoans, United Medical Credit) converting patients through pre-authorization and payment plan support. The practice reports approximately 80% of surgeries are insurance-paid, with the remainder funded through self-pay and consumer financing. Adjacent revenue streams include a branded Bariatric Advantage supplement storefront and plastic surgery consultations, with the entire business geographically contained within Texas.

Name

Texas Bariatric Specialists

Legal name

Texas Bariatric Specialists

Website

https://texasbariatricspecialists.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Texas Bariatric Specialists is a physician-owned bariatric surgery practice operating nine Texas clinics, delivering minimally invasive weight-loss procedures and a Medical Weight Loss program to adults with obesity, funded primarily through insurance with self-pay and consumer financing support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bariatric Surgery and Medical Weight Loss Services

NAICS

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Obesity Medicine & Weight Management (HLAKADAL)

Keywords

• Bariatric surgery services
• Weight loss surgery
• Medical weight loss
• Gastric bypass surgery
• Obesity treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Bariatric Surgery Procedures: Fee-for-service surgical procedures including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, Lap Band, mini gastric bypass, duodenal switch, SIPS, and revision surgeries. Revenue is generated per procedure with pricing varying by procedure type. The practice reports that approximately 80% of surgeries are paid for by insurance.
2. Medical Weight Loss: Non-surgical weight loss programs including nutritional counseling, specialized supplements, and weight-loss medications (Phentermine, Contrave, topamax, Qysmia, Lomaira). Offered as a standalone program or complement to surgical options.
3. Financing and Payment Plans: Partners with third-party medical financing providers (Care Credit, Prosper Healthcare, MedLoanFinance, SurgeryLoans, United Medical Credit) to offer patient payment plans, enabling patients who lack insurance coverage to finance procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Texas Bariatric Specialists is a physician-owned bariatric surgery and medical weight loss practice that performs minimally invasive laparoscopic weight loss procedures (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, Lap Band, mini gastric bypass, duodenal switch, SIPS, Obalon balloon, and revision surgeries) and provides a non-surgical Medical Weight Loss Program that includes nutritional counseling, specialized supplements, and prescription medications such as Phentermine, Contrave, Qysmia, Lomaira, and Semaglutide. Each patient is supported by dedicated insurance advocates, lifelong nutritional and behavioral support, and access to support groups across nine Texas locations.

Product overview

Texas Bariatric Specialists is a holistic weight loss practice offering surgical and non-surgical weight loss solutions. The core portfolio includes multiple bariatric surgery procedures (Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Lap Band, Mini Gastric Bypass, Duodenal Switch, SIPS, Balloon System, and revision surgeries) alongside a Medical Weight Loss Program featuring medications like Phentermine and Semaglutide. These are supported by patient tools including a BMI Calculator, mobile app, nutrition counseling, support groups, and insurance advocacy services. The practice operates multiple Texas locations and provides comprehensive pre- and post-operative care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y) Permanent weight loss surgery that creates a smaller stomach pouch and reroutes the digestive tract, connecting the small intestine to the pouch while bypassing the duodenum. Patients can consume 1-2 ounces of food per meal with reduced calorie absorption resulting in rapid weight loss. Pricing: $18,500–$25,000; expected 3-year excess body weight loss of 70-80%.
• Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy) Vertical sleeve gastrectomy that removes approximately 70-80% of the stomach, leaving a slender banana-shaped stomach. Provides restriction for smaller portions and has metabolic advantages including improved control of diabetes and hypertension. Pricing: $13,500–$18,000; expected 3-year excess body weight loss of 60-70%.
• Lap Band Surgery (Realize Band) A restrictive weight loss procedure using an inflatable constrictive ring secured to the upper portion of the stomach, creating a small pouch that limits food intake. The ring restriction can be adjusted and the procedure is reversible. Pricing: $12,000–$13,500; expected 3-year excess body weight loss of 50-60%.
• Stomach Intestinal Pylorus-Sparing Surgery (SIPS) A weight loss surgical procedure that preserves the pylorus while altering the stomach and intestinal anatomy to produce weight loss.
• Mini Gastric Bypass A weight loss surgery alternative to traditional gastric bypass that is less invasive while still promoting significant weight loss.
• Duodenal Switch A more complex weight loss surgery that combines restriction and malabsorption components for significant weight loss results.
• Balloon Weight Loss System (Obalon) A non-surgical weight loss option using an inflatable balloon system placed in the stomach to promote feelings of fullness and reduce food intake.
• Single Incision Lap Band and Sleeve Gastrectomy Minimally invasive surgical technique performing Lap Band or sleeve gastrectomy procedures through a single incision for reduced scarring.
• Failed Weight Loss Surgery Revisions Revision surgery services for patients who have had previous weight loss procedures that have failed or require correction, including Stomaphyx gastric sleeve revision.
• Medical Weight Loss Program Non-surgical weight loss program including nutritional counseling, specialized supplements, and weight loss medications such as Phentermine, Contrave, topamax, Qysmia, Lomaira, and Semaglutide. Offered as a standalone program or as a complement to surgical options. Subscriptions as low as $175 per month.
• Plastic Surgery Consultations Body contouring and plastic surgery consultations for patients who have achieved significant weight loss and may need reconstructive procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,000 successful bariatric surgeries performed with outcomes exceeding national averages for weight loss management
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bariatric AdvantagesupportingOthersSpecialized bariatric nutritional supplement company. Texas Bariatric Specialists operates a branded storefront (texasbariatricspecialists.bariatricadvantage.com) and recommends Bariatric Advantage supplements to post-surgical patients for vitamin and protein supplementation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Ro: Direct-to-patient telehealth platform offering weight loss programs including GLP-1 prescriptions. Emerging competitor for the medical weight loss segment, especially for patients who never progress to surgical consultation.

Direct peers

• Medi-Weightloss: National franchise of physician-supervised medical weight loss clinics offering nutritional counseling, prescription medications, and long-term maintenance programs. Directly comparable to TBS's medical weight loss service line.
• Lindora: Multi-site medical weight loss clinic chain offering physician-supervised programs including nutritional counseling, weight-loss medications, and behavioral support. Comparable to TBS's medical weight loss subscription program.
• Bariatric Medicine Institute: Independent bariatric surgery and medical weight loss practice with fellowship-trained surgeons. Directly comparable in clinical model combining surgical procedures, medical weight loss, and post-operative support.
• Mexico Bariatric Center: Medical tourism facilitator connecting U.S. patients (notably from Texas) to affordable bariatric surgery in Mexico. Competes for the same cash-pay bariatric patient segment, particularly in South Texas.
• New York Bariatric Group: Large multi-surgeon private bariatric group practice offering comprehensive surgical and non-surgical weight loss across multiple locations. Comparable in scale, multi-modality offering, and direct-to-patient acquisition approach.
• Blossom Bariatrics: Texas-based private bariatric surgery practice offering gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and medical weight loss. Directly comparable in service mix, geographic footprint, and practice-level patient acquisition model.

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic Bariatric & Metabolic Institute: Hospital-based comprehensive bariatric surgery program within a national health system offering surgical and medical weight management. Competes with TBS for insured bariatric patients across the U.S.
• WW International (Weight Watchers): Subscription-based weight management program with clinical integration including GLP-1 support. Broad competitor in the weight management space for the non-surgical patient population TBS targets.
• Mayo Clinic Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery: Academic medical center with a dedicated bariatric surgery program offering full range of procedures with strong outcomes reporting. Competes in the upper-tier bariatric surgery market as a broader specialty hospital provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bypassdoc
• Facebookfacebook.com/Texas-Bariatric-Specialists-104114245085

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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