Dirk Rodriguez, M.D.

Dr. Dirk Rodriguez is a board-certified surgeon with over 20 years experience in the art and science of surgery. In 2005, he helped establish one of the first Centers of Excellence in weight loss surgery in Texas. He then set up a second center of excellence in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2007. He has performed over 4,000 weight loss operations like the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding, REALIZE™ Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass,. He has extensive experience not only in the field of Bariatric surgery but also in the fields of general surgery, trauma surgery, vascular surgery and laparoscopic hernia surgery. His Laparoscopic Hernia technique is a great alternative to painful open hernia surgery on the groin or the abdomen and many of his patients are back to work in days instead of weeks.

As a former military surgeon and decorated flight officer in the United States Air Force he is a nationally recognized leader in surgery. He serves as a consultant to various companies that create and advance technologies used in minimally invasive operations. Dr. Rodriguez’ commitment to patient success and the advancement of bariatric surgery is evident as he runs his busy private practice, he also makes the time to write scientific articles in surgery and has teaches surgery techniques to countless surgeons in the United States and all over the world (Spain, Brazil, Australia, and Puerto Rico).

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Dr. Rodriguez also performs the highly publicized Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS), where the operation is done through one small incision on the patients’ belly. He’s done this for LAP-BAND®, vertical sleeve gastrectomy and gallbladder surgery. This is a great option for those patients who want absolutely minimal scarring!

Dr. Rodriguez combines education about obesity surgery, nutrition and exercise programs to help his patients succeed in improving and regaining their health. As Dr. Rodriguez cares deeply for his patients, he makes sure they get the treatment they deserve.

Dr. Dirk Rodriguez is a dedicated bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon who will help you succeed in losing weight and regain your health.

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