The Davis Clinic

What The Davis Clinic does

The Davis Clinic operates as Memorial Hermann Surgical Specialists & Weight Loss Solutions, a single-location bariatric and metabolic surgery practice embedded within the Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2008 and branded under the NewStart program, the clinic provides minimally invasive surgical weight loss procedures — gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric band (Lap Band), and duodenal switch — performed by three board-certified physicians (Dr. John Primomo, Dr. Tanyaradzwa Kajese, Dr. Sameer Murali). It also operates a non-surgical NewStart Medical Weight Management Program and offers minimally invasive reflux and hernia surgery, alongside a patient education video library and virtual office visits for remote consultations.

The clinic's technology footprint is built on Memorial Hermann's enterprise infrastructure, including the EPIC electronic medical record system and ScheduleNow online booking platform, supplemented by telehealth for consultations and a curated patient education video library. A co-branded Bariatric Advantage online store distributes post-surgical supplements, vitamins, and protein products, creating a small recurring revenue stream tied to the surgical patient base. The clinic runs on a sales-led go-to-market, leveraging Memorial Hermann's referral network as the primary patient acquisition channel, with direct phone and online scheduling for consumers and earned media coverage on local Houston stations (KHOU, KPRC) as top-of-funnel awareness drivers.

The business model mixes one-time professional services revenue from bariatric and reflux/hernia surgeries with subscription-style recurring revenue from the Medical Weight Management Program and ancillary product sales through the supplement store. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the clinic participates with insurance providers and offers cost estimates through Memorial Hermann's financial care resources. Customer concentration is diffuse across individual adult patients seeking weight loss solutions, with no disclosed enterprise contracts. The Davis Clinic is not independently funded or venture-backed — it operates as an integrated service line of Memorial Hermann, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare system.

Name

The Davis Clinic

Legal name

Memorial Hermann Surgical Specialists & Weight Loss Solutions

Website

https://thedavisclinic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Davis Clinic is a single-location bariatric surgery practice in Houston, Texas, operating as Memorial Hermann Surgical Specialists & Weight Loss Solutions within the Memorial Hermann Health System, serving adult patients seeking surgical and medical weight loss solutions including gastric sleeve, bypass, lap band, and duodenal switch procedures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bariatric Surgery and Medical Weight Loss Services

NAICS

Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Diet and Weight Reducing Centers (812191), All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Obesity Medicine & Weight Management (HLAKADAL), Outpatient Endoscopy & GI Procedure Centers (Non-ASC) (HLAFABAL)

Keywords

• Bariatric surgery
• Weight loss surgery
• Medical weight management
• Gastric sleeve procedures
• Obesity medicine

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bariatric Surgery Services: Revenue generated from surgical weight loss procedures including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric band (Lap Band), and duodenal switch operations. These are typically one-time surgical procedures with associated pre-operative consultations and post-operative care.
2. Medical Weight Management: Non-surgical weight loss programs offering personalized, evidence-based approaches including dietary guidance, lifestyle coaching, and medical supervision for patients who may not be surgical candidates.
3. Reflux and Hernia Surgery: Minimally invasive surgical procedures for acid reflux and hernia conditions, expanding the surgical service offerings beyond weight loss.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Davis Clinic is a bariatric surgery and medical weight management clinic operating as Memorial Hermann Surgical Specialists & Weight Loss Solutions. It provides surgical weight loss procedures (gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric band/Lap Band, and duodenal switch) performed by board-certified bariatric surgeons using minimally invasive techniques, alongside a non-surgical Medical Weight Management Program that offers evidence-based, individualized care for patients who are not surgical candidates.

Product overview

The Davis Clinic is a weight loss and bariatric surgery clinic operating as part of Memorial Hermann Surgical Specialists & Weight Loss Solutions since 2008. The clinic offers a comprehensive portfolio of weight management services centered around the NewStart brand, which includes surgical weight loss procedures (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Band/Lap Band, and Duodenal Switch) and the Medical Weight Management Program. The clinic features a multidisciplinary team of board-certified physicians including Dr. John Primomo, Dr. Tanyaradzwa Kajese, and Dr. Sameer Murali. Additional offerings include Virtual Office Visits for remote consultations and a Patient Education Video Library covering procedures, lifestyle guidance, and post-surgery care. The clinic provides minimally invasive surgical techniques and personalized, evidence-based care approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NewStart: Memorial Hermann's comprehensive surgical and medical weight loss program featuring bariatric surgery, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lifestyle support services.

Products and services

• NewStart Surgical Weight Loss Options Comprehensive surgical weight loss procedures including Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Band (Lap Band), and Duodenal Switch, provided by board-certified bariatric surgeons using minimally invasive techniques. Targeted at adult individuals seeking medically supervised weight loss surgery.
• NewStart Medical Weight Management Program Non-surgical medical weight management program offered by The Davis Clinic, providing evidence-based, personalized weight loss approaches structured for individual patients who may not be surgical candidates.
• NewStart Weight Loss Care Concierge Program A personalized care concierge program that guides patients through their weight loss journey, offering hands-on support from board-certified physicians and a multidisciplinary team.
• Virtual Office Visits Telehealth consultations for patients of The Davis Clinic, allowing remote initial consultations and follow-up appointments with physicians via electronic tablet.
• Bariatric Advantage Store Online store for bariatric supplements and products, linked from The Davis Clinic for patient convenience as part of post-surgery nutritional support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patient Nick Bone lost approximately 200 pounds, starting from 415 lbs to 215 lbs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Memorial Hermann Health SystemcoreOthersThe Davis Clinic operates as part of Memorial Hermann Surgical Specialists & Weight Loss Solutions within the Memorial Hermann Health System. The clinic leverages the health system's infrastructure, hospital network, electronic medical records (EPIC), referral pathways, and administrative support. As an integral part of one of Houston's largest healthcare systems, the clinic benefits from integrated care coordination across Memorial Hermann's hospitals and specialty services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic Bariatric & Metabolic Institute: Nationally recognized bariatric program within a large academic health system offering comprehensive medical and surgical obesity care. Sets the clinical standard The Davis Clinic benchmarks against and competes for out-of-region patients who travel for complex care.
• Mayo Clinic Weight Management Program: Multi-modality medical and surgical weight management program integrated into a large academic health system. Comparable in combining medical obesity care with surgical options under a single brand.
• Northwestern Medicine Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Large health system program offering comprehensive medical and surgical obesity care with multidisciplinary teams. Similar operating model to The Davis Clinic but embedded in a much larger multi-specialty system.
• NYU Langone Weight Management Program: Academic medical center offering bariatric surgery, medical weight management, and lifestyle programs in a large integrated health system. Comparable breadth of services and care model to NewStart.

Others

• Obesity Medicine Association: Professional society for clinicians practicing obesity medicine. Not a direct competitor but relevant ecosystem context for The Davis Clinic's medical weight management services and physician credentials.
• Bariatric Advantage: Supplier of bariatric vitamins, supplements, and protein products that operates a dedicated storefront for The Davis Clinic (thedavisclinic.bariatricadvantage.com). Comparable in patient ecosystem but not a direct clinical competitor.

Direct peers

• Texas Bariatric Specialists: San Antonio-based, multi-location bariatric surgery practice offering the same core procedures (sleeve, bypass, band, duodenal switch) and similar concierge-style patient experience, but operating outside Houston.
• Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center Weight Loss Surgery Program: Houston hospital-affiliated bariatric surgery program offering sleeve, bypass, and band procedures. Directly comparable specialty outpatient program inside a competing large health system.
• Houston Methodist Weight Management Center: Houston-based hospital system offering bariatric surgery, medical weight management, and minimally invasive GI procedures. Directly competes with The Davis Clinic for patients in the Houston metro and Memorial Hermann catchment area.
• UTHealth Houston Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas: Academic bariatric and general surgery program in Houston performing gastric sleeve, bypass, and revisional procedures. Competes head-to-head with The Davis Clinic for referrals and self-pay patients in the same geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-davis-clinic
• Facebookfacebook.com/MemorialHermannCareers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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