IntestinalDiverticulitis near La Grange, TX

Biography: Ronak Patel, D.O. is a native Texan. He attended the University of Texas at Austin graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Economics. He went on to attend Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth Texas in which he graduated with honors. He was in the top 5 in his class and obtained the President's Scholar award, given to students who maintained Dean's list throughout every semester in college.Dr. Patel completed his surgical training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical Center. There he received extensive General Surgery and Trauma training at the Busiest Level 1 Trauma Center in the U.S. by physicians such as Dr. James "Red" Duke and Dr. John B Holcomb. He then went on to the University of South Florida for fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery. Training was extensive in Laparoscopic Foregut surgery including but not limited to Nissen Fundoplication, Distal Pancreatectomy, Splenectomy, Bowel resection, Colon surgery and Bariatric surgery with an emphasis on revisional surgeries. He has also completed DaVinci Robotic Surgical Training.He is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He is Fellowship certified by the ASMBS as well as the fellowship council. He has presented Posters at the annual Obesity Week in the past. Dr. Patel has a strong interest in Bariatric Surgery and the maintenance of weight loss after. He teaches weight sensitivity courses for medical professionals at the hospitals that he works at as he knows the difficulty of weight loss, the importance of it, and the difficulty with expressing the need for help by a patient.

Biography: Dr. Suresh Rajendran, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Pearland, TX. He is 62 years old and has been practicing for 39 years. Dr. Suresh Rajendran, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland and HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake.

Care Philosophy: At Barnard Family Health Centers in Cypress, Texas, our friendly, skilled doctors and physician assistants provide the highest standard of care for your entire family. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional, caring service to our patients no m

Biography: Dr. George Hsieh graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry, Biology, and Economics from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Subsequently, Dr. Hsieh earned a medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio. To further medical training, Dr. Hsieh proceeded with an Internship and Residency in the Department of Surgery atMorristown Memorial Hospital in New Jersey. Additionally, Dr. Hsieh took part in a Research Fellowship in the Department of Surgery at UCLA Medical Center in LosAngeles. Lastly, Dr. Hsieh completed a Residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the Department of Surgery, where he was appointed Chief Resident.Dr. Hsieh is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been practicing medicine since 2009. Additionally, Dr. Hsieh has been a member of the San Antonio community since 2010. As a member of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Hsieh has written numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals and conducted presentations at several national and international medical conferences. Dr. Hsieh has served as the chief of surgery at Methodist Hospital. Some of Dr. Hsieh's favorite pastimes include: cooking, reading, cycling, andspending time with his family. Currently, Dr. Hsieh sees patients at the Stone Oak location.