Lee Bariatrics

Lee Bariatrics At Lee Bariatric Surgery in North Texas, we help you find the best solutions for treatment of obesity with bariatric & metabolic surgery. Michael J.

We have convenient locations in Denton, TX and Prosper, TX. Lee, MD, FASMBS specializes in advanced laparoscopy and other minimally invasive surgical techniques, including all forms of weight-loss/bariatric surgery and revisional surgery. A native Texan and Longhorn, Dr. Lee attended the University of Texas at Austin for his undergraduate studies. He then earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and completed his residency in general surgery at UT Southwestern before becoming Fellowship trained in minimally invasive metabolic and bariatric surgery at the renown Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He has the highest qualifications necessary to perform complex minimally invasive bariatric surgery and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). Dr. Lee has been the 2012-2015 Director of Bariatric Surgery and also Director of the Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center, one of the largest and prestigious academic medical institutions. Dr. Lee returns to north Dallas to improve the access for bariatric surgery and to provide additional world-class care for his community. Dr. Lee specializes in minimally invasive revisional bariatric surgery as well as routine advanced laparoscopic bariatric surgery. He has authored numerous textbook chapters, peer reviewed journal articles, award winning videos and other publications deeply rooted in bariatric patient care and presented at national meetings. He serves active leadership roles as a Bariatric Liason Committee member and Continuing Education Committee member for the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), a Research member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and an active member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and the Texas Medical Association (TMA). Visit www.LeeBariatrics.com for more info.

It’s a common misperception that bariatric surgery should be considered only as a last-resort weight loss option. The tr...
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It’s a common misperception that bariatric surgery should be considered only as a last-resort weight loss option. The truth is surgery should be considered early on, before severe disease has the chance to develop.

A common misperception is that bariatric surgery should be considered only after all other weight loss options have failed. Truth is patients overweight by more than 80 lbs. have a very high failure rate (near 98 percent) in maintaining weight loss over the long term without bariatric surgery.

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Thinking about protein in regards to working out may conjure up thoughts of bodybuilders for some, which may make people eager to cut it from their diet in an attempt to lose weight, but Brittney Bearden, sports dietitian for Texas Health Sports Medicine, cautions not to be so quick to nix protein.

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You’ve probably seen those brightly colored hydration powders lining the shelves or filling your social media feeds, promising to boost your energy, replenish your electrolytes, and keep you hydrated all day long. But do you really need these mixes? Or is plain water still the best choice?

Fad diets, pills and liquid diets provided Jennifer Beauregard with some immediate weight-loss results, but then she wou...
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Fad diets, pills and liquid diets provided Jennifer Beauregard with some immediate weight-loss results, but then she would gain the weight right back. When she reached 350 pounds, she knew she needed to turn to Dr. Lee at Lee Bariatrics. Learn what happened next.

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GLP-1 medications slow down digestion and can reduce food cravings. But they’re not right for everyone, and they’re not a quick fix for losing a few pounds. They may even lead to weight regain if stopped. Bariatric surgery remains the most durable treatment for severe obesity. Learn why.

For Immediate ReleaseJune 11, 2024 Contact: ASMBS@compartnersny.com Systematic Reviews of Scientific Data Shows Big Differences in Weight-Loss Outcomes Between Methods SAN DIEGO – June 11, 2024 – Systematic reviews* of medical literature between 2020 to 2024 show bariatric surgery, also known as...

Bariatric surgery isn’t just about altering how the stomach works or making it smaller. It’s often regarded as metabolic...
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Bariatric surgery isn’t just about altering how the stomach works or making it smaller. It’s often regarded as metabolic surgery because it has the added benefit of addressing weight-related medical problems. Visit with Lee Bariatrics for quality, comprehensive metabolic care.

Lee Bariatrics specializes in all forms of advanced weight loss & bariatric surgery in Denton, TX. Meet with Dr. Lee at our Prosper or Denton, TX locations.

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Consensus Statement on Obesity In 2022, the leading US organizations with a primary focus on obesity came together with the intention of addressing the various roadblocks that they each faced in addressing efforts to improve access to obesity treatment and the reduction of the

Eating with the seasons isn’t just a foodie trend, it’s backed by nutrition science. Seasonal produce that is harvested ...
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A common misperception is that bariatric surgery should be considered only after all other weight loss options have failed. Truth is patients overweight by more than 80 lbs. have a very high failure rate (near 98 percent) in maintaining weight loss over the long term without bariatric surgery.

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2721 Panhandle Drive, #100
Denton, TX
76201

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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