The Bariatric Experts

What The Bariatric Experts does

The Bariatric Experts, operating as Expert Surgical, PLLC, is a private bariatric and metabolic surgery practice founded in 2005 and headquartered in Frisco, Texas, with a secondary clinic in Abilene. The practice is led by Medical Director Dr. Scott C. Stowers, D.O., FASMBS — a founding Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery with over 30 years of surgical experience and 7,000+ weight loss surgeries performed — and is supported by Dr. Curtis Peery, MD, and Physician Assistant Paige Martin, MPAS, PA-C. Core offerings are minimally invasive and robotic-assisted bariatric procedures (gastric sleeve, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, lap band removal, and revisions including SADI-S and duodenal switch) performed on Intuitive Surgical's DaVinci Xi and DV5 platforms, alongside a medical weight loss program featuring GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide) and an "Expert Wellness" aesthetics line (Morpheus8, Emsculpt NEO, Botox, microneedling, IPL, laser hair removal, Biote hormone replacement, IV therapy).

Name

The Bariatric Experts

Legal name

Expert Surgical, PLLC

Website

https://expertsurgical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Bariatric Experts is a private Texas-based bariatric surgery practice founded in 2005 and led by Dr. Scott Stowers, performing robotic-assisted gastric sleeve, bypass, and revision procedures across two clinics (Frisco and Abilene) and serving individual patients seeking surgical or medical weight loss solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Services

NAICS

Diet and Weight Reducing Centers (812191)

akta.pro primary industry

Obesity Medicine & Weight Management (HLAKADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Weight Management & Metabolic Supplements (CRADAGAG)

Keywords

• Bariatric surgery services
• Weight loss surgery
• Robotic surgery clinic
• Medical weight loss
• Aesthetic wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Frisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Bariatric Surgery Services: Fee-for-service bariatric surgical procedures including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, lap band removal, and revision surgeries. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursement and self-pay arrangements. Self-pay pricing is offered at competitive rates with cash discounts available.
2. Vitamins and Supplements Store: Online store selling bariatric-specific multivitamins, protein powders, calcium, iron, vitamin D, probiotics, and other supplements. Products from brands including Bariatric Fusion, Bariatric Advantage, Biote, Celebrate, and Seeq are sold with buy-now links.
3. Aesthetics and Wellness Services: Non-surgical aesthetic services including Morpheus8 skin tightening, Emsculpt NEO body sculpting, Botox, microneedling, IPL therapy, laser hair removal, hormone replacement therapy (Biote), and vitamin injections.
4. CareCredit Financing: Partnered with CareCredit to offer flexible financing plans for patients, enabling them to pay for surgery and related medical expenses in installments. Generates referral/transaction revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Bariatric Experts is a private bariatric and metabolic surgery practice that performs minimally invasive and robotic-assisted weight loss procedures, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, lap band removal, and revision surgeries. The practice also offers non-surgical medical weight loss programs using GLP-1 medications and an aesthetics and wellness line covering skin tightening, body sculpting, hormone replacement, and injectables, supported by an online bariatric vitamins and supplements store.

Product overview

The Bariatric Experts is a bariatric and metabolic surgery private practice offering a unified weight loss surgery platform centered on surgical procedures (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Lap Band Removal, and Revision Surgery) and medical weight loss medications. The practice extends its offering through an Expert Wellness program that adds aesthetic and wellness services (Botox, Microneedling, Morpheus8 skin tightening, Emsculpt NEO body sculpting, hormone replacement therapy, IV therapy, EMTONE, IPL, and laser hair removal). Supporting infrastructure includes an online Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements Store and a Healow Patient Portal for appointment management and health records access. The portfolio is structured as a core surgical/medical service with adjacent wellness and support sub-brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy) Minimally invasive bariatric procedure that removes approximately 80% of the stomach to create a sleeve-shaped stomach, restricting food intake and reducing hunger hormones; offered to adult patients with obesity seeking surgical weight loss.
• Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass) Gold-standard bariatric procedure that creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the small intestine to reduce food intake and calorie absorption, performed using advanced robotic techniques; offered to patients needing significant, sustained weight loss.
• Lap Band Removal Surgical removal of previously placed gastric bands, frequently combined with revision to gastric sleeve or gastric bypass; offered to patients experiencing complications or inadequate weight loss with lap band systems.
• Surgery Revisions Revision bariatric surgery to address complications or inadequate weight loss from previous bariatric operations, including SADI-S and duodenal switch procedures.
• Medical Weight Loss (Weight Loss Medications) Non-surgical, medication-assisted weight loss program using GLP-1 drugs (semaglutide and tirzepatide), supported by clinical oversight and financing options.
• Botox Cosmetic Botox injectable treatment offered as part of the Expert Wellness aesthetic service line.
• Microneedling Skin rejuvenation treatment using microneedling technology, offered as part of the Expert Wellness aesthetic service line.
• Skin Tightening with Morpheus8 Radiofrequency skin tightening treatment using Morpheus8 technology for skin rejuvenation and contouring.
• Body Sculpting with Emsculpt NEO Non-invasive body contouring treatment combining high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology with radiofrequency energy to build muscle and burn fat.
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (Biote) Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy using Biote pellet therapy to restore hormonal balance.
• Vitamin Injections and IV Therapy Vitamin injections and intravenous therapy services for general wellness and post-surgical nutritional support.
• Cellulite Treatment (EMTONE) Non-invasive EMTONE treatment for reducing the appearance of cellulite.
• IPL Therapy (Pigmentation Treatment) Intense Pulsed Light therapy for pigmentation treatment and skin rejuvenation.
• Laser Hair Removal Laser-based hair removal treatment for cosmetic purposes.
• Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements Store Online store offering bariatric-specific multivitamins, protein powders, calcium, vitamin D, iron, probiotics, and specialty supplements for pre- and post-bariatric patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients lose approximately 80% of excess weight one year after surgery; 100% of type 2 diabetes patients experience improvement, with most achieving full resolution
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Intuitive Surgical (DaVinci)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe practice uses DaVinci Xi and DV5 robotic surgical systems from Intuitive Surgical for all bariatric procedures. Dr. Stowers has completed advanced robotic surgery training on these platforms and has performed over 1,400 robotic procedures.
• USMD Hospital (Arlington)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Stowers maintains surgical privileges at USMD Hospital in Arlington, TX, where bariatric procedures are performed.
• Medical City FriscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Stowers maintains surgical privileges at Medical City Frisco in Frisco, TX.
• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – FriscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Stowers maintains surgical privileges at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Frisco, TX.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Texas Bariatric Specialists: Texas-based bariatric surgery practice offering a similar basket of gastric sleeve, bypass, and revision procedures. Closest geographic direct competitor serving the same patient demographic.
• Weight Loss Surgery Specialists: Multi-location private bariatric practice offering sleeve, bypass, and revision procedures with a similar out-of-pocket and insurance-based revenue model.
• New York Bariatric Group: Large multi-location private bariatric surgery practice on the East Coast offering gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and revision procedures with a similar private-practice, multi-surgeon model. Operates a comparable mix of surgical, medical, and supportive services.

Emerging players

• Calibrate: Direct-to-consumer obesity care platform focused on GLP-1 medication-based weight loss. Represents a substitute channel for the same patient that may otherwise pursue bariatric surgery.
• Ro: Direct-to-patient telehealth provider offering GLP-1 weight loss programs. Competes for medical weight loss patients who might otherwise consider surgery.
• Hims & Hers Health: Telehealth platform offering GLP-1 medications and other wellness products. Competes for the same weight-loss patient audience but via a non-surgical, medication-led model.

Broad incumbents

• Baylor Scott & White Health: Major Texas health system operating accredited bariatric surgery programs. Competes across Texas and is also a hospital partner for the practice's surgical cases.
• Cleveland Clinic Bariatric & Metabolic Institute: Nationally recognized academic bariatric program offering surgical and medical weight management within a major health system. Sets top-of-market quality benchmarks that private practices are measured against.
• Medical City Healthcare: DFW-area hospital network operating bariatric programs. Provides hospital-based competition within the same metropolitan market and is also a partner facility for Dr. Stowers' surgical privileges.
• AdventHealth Bariatric Institute: Large hospital-system bariatric program offering comprehensive surgical and medical weight loss within a multi-state health system. Competes for the same patient pool as part of a broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@the.bariatric.experts
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheBariatricExpertsPoweredByExpertSurgical
• Instagraminstagram.com/the.bariatric.experts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-bariatric-experts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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