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  • Weight Loss Surgery

    About this chat

    Obesity is rapidly becoming one of the nation’s top health concerns. Of the 97 million Americans who suffer from obesity, 5 million to 10 million of them are considered morbidly obese.

    Health conditions related to severe obesity:

    • Stroke
    • Heart Disease
    • Diabetes (Type II)
    • Sleep apnea
    • Some forms of cancer
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Joint pain & deterioration

    About the doctor

    Dr. Ricardo Bonnor specializes in bariatric and general surgery and received his medical education at UTMB at Galveston, 1999. He performed his residency at UT Southwestern Medical School, 2004.

    Surgeries performed at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital can be life-changing, helping those who are obese to lose weight and can also help with coexisting health issues.

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