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Dr. Dexter Turnquest, MD

General Surgery

Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Turnquest earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa. He completed his residency and fellowship at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Board certified in general and bariatric surgery, Dr. Turnquest has practiced in the Northwest Houston area since 1996. His clinical interest is in ba...

Dr. Turnquest earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa. He completed his residency and fellowship at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston.

Board certified in general and bariatric surgery, Dr. Turnquest has practiced in the Northwest Houston area since 1996. His clinical interest is in bariatric surgery and he performs the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and lap band bariatric procedures.

Dr. Turnquest is known for his dedication to his patients and excellent surgical skills. His office staff speak Spanish.

Dr. Turnquest currently serves on the Executive Board of the Harris County Medical Society and chairs the Harris County Medical Society Council of Hospital Chiefs of Staff. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

A recipient of numerous recognitions and awards, Dr. Turnquest has been featured in Texas Monthly’s annual “Super Doctors” issue, H-Texas Magazine’s “Top Doctors in Houston” publication, Health & Fitness magazine and Newsweek.

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Locations and Appointments

Call to make an appointment (281) 444-8090

Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • General Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery
Medical Education

University of South Florida - Registrar 1989

Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Fellowship

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth 1992

Affiliated Centers
  • Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Gender

Male

Internship & Residency

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth 1990, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth 1995

PCP Number

100000043235

Clinical Interests
  • Non-Surgical MWM
Cities Served

Conroe, Cypress, Houston, Hufsmith, Humble, Magnolia, Montgomery, North Houston, Pinehurst, Spring, Tomball, Willis

Zip Codes Served

77014, 77032, 77037, 77038, 77039, 77040, 77041, 77060, 77064, 77065, ...

77014, 77032, 77037, 77038, 77039, 77040, 77041, 77060, 77064, 77065, 77066, 77067, 77068, 77069, 77070, 77073, 77086, 77088, 77090, 77095, 77205, 77238, 77240, 77241, 77267, 77268, 77269, 77273, 77280, 77290, 77291, 77301, 77302, 77303, 77304, 77305, 77315, 77316, 77318, 77337, 77338, 77354, 77356, 77362, 77373, 77375, 77377, 77378, 77379, 77380, 77381, 77382, 77383, 77384, 77385, 77386, 77387, 77388, 77389, 77391, 77393, 77410, 77429

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Insurance Accepted

Insurance Providers
  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Memorial Hermann
  • Amerivantage
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
  • Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
  • HMO Blue Texas
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

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