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Bariatric Surgeons: Dallas & Houston
Nova Weight Loss offers a comprehensive, educational program. Our highly trained and experienced healthcare staff will guide you through every step of the bariatric process including, obtaining insurance approval, pre-surgical dietary education, medical clearance, surgeon selection, and individualized post-operative care.
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Our Surgeons
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The first step in the process to a happier, healthier life begins with attending one of our informative bariatric seminars, or a confidential one-on-one consultation with the Nova Weight Loss bariatric team.
The next step is to schedule your initial consultation and education (ICE appointment) with our dedicated bariatric physician. This consultation initiates the first official dietary consultation required by your insurance company to qualify you for your surgery, as well as begin the process of meeting other essential criteria. During the visit with the bariatric physician, we will assess your prior medical history and order the appropriate diagnostic testing based on your current health needs. You will need to be cleared medically by the physician and approved by your insurance company; these are two separate steps.
After your ICE appointment, we will begin the preparations for surgery. Depending on your specific insurance policy’s requirements, we’ll begin organizing your testing for medical clearance including but not limited to, sleep study, cardiac clearance, psychological clearance, dietary consultations (most insurances require between 4 and 6 consults), specific lab tests, EGD, and pulmonary clearance.
The caring staff at Nova Weight Loss understands how to walk with you through every step and ensures you will feel supported.
The first step on your road to a healthier and happier life begins at one of our informational seminars to learn more about bariatric surgery. Please call Nova Weight Loss to schedule a convenient time for your appointment.
Our Surgeons
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PASADENA / HOUSTON
 Fernando Miranda, M.D., F.A.C.S., specializes in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at various medical facilities in the Houston area. Dr. Miranda is certified by the American Board of Surgery and as an instructor by the Advanced Trauma Life Support. He also received accreditation as Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Miranda earned his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine in Hershey, Penn. He then completed his general surgery residency at the University of Florida. Dr. Miranda finished his surgical specialty training in laparoscopy, endoscopy, robotics, including bariatrics, from the University of Texas in Houston. Dr Miranda considers extensive training is imperative for optimal care of his patients and strongly believes in patient selection and optimization, individualized choice for the best surgical therapy, and the finest patient care possible including long term follow up.
CERTIFICATIONS
- American Board of Surgery (2/2004 to 2/2014)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support – Instructor (2000 – current)
- Certified Center of Excellence Surgeon (ASMBS 2008 – current)
MEDICAL ORGANIZATION
- American Medical Association
- American Society for Bariatric Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- Society of the American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeon
- American Society of General Surgeons
- Harris County Medical Society
PASADENA / HOUSTON
 Dr. Audencio Alanis received his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Monterrey, Mexico in 1978. After moving to the United States he did surgical residencies at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton New Jersey/ Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, and St. Mary Hospital, Waterbury, CN/ Yale University, New Haven, CN. He received surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Dr. Alanis is certified by the American Board of Abdominal Surgery. He is also a member of numerous medical and surgical Professional associations including the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons and S.A.G.E.S.
Dr. Alanis has worked in Texas since 1986 and today 95% of his practice in Bariatrics. He has performed over 3000 Bariatric cases both open and laparoscopic procedures, including lap bands, roux-en-y, and sleeve gastrectomies. Dr Alanis is a general surgeon who in addition performs several other non-invasive laparoscopic procedures such as Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia repair, Laparoscopic Nissan Fundoplication, etc. His determination to bring the best to his patients is a value he takes very seriously. To help meet this goal he works diligently to stay abreast of the latest information about bariatrics and frequently attends educational opportunities.
PASADENA / CLEAR LAKE / TEXAS CITY
Duc C. Vuong, MD
Dr. Vuong is a renowned Lap-Band surgeon from the Houston area. He received his education at Rice University and Texas A&M Medical School, and completed surgical residency at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston. He is nationally recognized for his development of a successful support group program (available to patients in person and in DVD format) that keeps patients on track toward their long-term weight loss goals. He knows that preoperative education and postoperative support groups are the keys to becoming a happy and successful gastric band patient. His new book Ultimate Lap-Band Success: The Support Surgeon's Guide to Getting More From Your Gastric Band is now available.
Dr. Vuong also believes in charitable involvement, not only as a personal philosophy, but also as a necessity for long-term weight maintenance. His clinic and patients regularly participate in various fund-raiser walks and social community activities, like plantings and beach clean-ups that encourage physical activity. In addition, a portion of every cash lap-band surgery he performs is donated to the Snowdrop Foundation in that patient's name. The Snowdrop Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises money to provide scholarships for college tuition to survivors of childhood cancer.
Dr. Vuong also awards free lap-band surgeries to patients who have demonstrated significant charitable volunteer activity. To find out more about this program, please visit www.MoreFromMyBand.com.
GARLAND / DALLAS
Colleen Kennedy, M.D.
 "I am excited to be a part of a great team of doctors, physician assistants, and office staff that can help change peoples lives. I am committed to every patient I see and I will work to make everyone a success."
EDUCATION
- 1992 University of Connecticut, Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, Honors Scholar
- 1996 Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, MD
POST GRADUATE EDUCATION
- 1996-1997 Medical College of Virginia Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Intern in General Surgery
- 1997 1998 Medical College of Virginia Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Resident in General Surgery
- 2000 - 2003 Medical College of Virginia Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Virginia Commonwealth, University, Resident in General Surgery
FELLOWSHIP TRAINING
- 1998 - 2000 Medical College of Virginia Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Virginia Commonwealth, University, Fellow, Laboratory Tissue Repair
- 2003 - 2004 Cleveland Clinic Florida, Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
- Baylor University Medical Center
- Vista Hospital of Dallas
MEMBERSHIPS
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- The Wound Healing Society
- The European Tissue Repair Society
- SAGES
- The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
- American Society for Bariatric Surgery
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
GARLAND / DALLAS
Gregory Barnes, M.D.
Dr. Gregory Barnes is committed to excellence. He has devoted his career to curing patients of obesity-related illnesses and improving their quality of life. Educated at some of the most prestigious medical programs in the U.S., Dr. Barnes is proud to have settled in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas area. Dr. Barnes performs the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, laparoscopic gastric bypass and the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
EDUCATION
- 1992 - 1995 University of Texas at Arlington,
Texas, Biology
- Summa Cum Laude Graduate - 4.0
- Deans List, Fall 1992 - Spring 1995
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- Alpha Chi National Honor Society
- 1995 - 1999 Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, MD General Surgery clerkship
- Plastic Surgery Sub-Internship
- Neuro-Ophthalmology Sub-Internship
POST GRADUATE EDUCATION
- The Western Pennsylvania Hospital,
1999 - 2004 Temple University Medical School
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Medical Association
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of General Surgeons
- Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
- American Society for Bariatric Surgery
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GARLAND / DALLAS
 Richard Benavides, MD
EDUCATION
- 1973-1977 - Virginia Military Institute-ROTC Scholarship,
Honors graduate, BS Chemistr - 1977-1981 - University of Texas
Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, MD
POST GRADUATE EDUCATION
- 1981-1986 - Scott and White Hospital, Temple, TX - Residency and Internship General Surgery
CERTIFICATION
- 1988 - Board Certification, General Surgery
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
- 1986-1991 - Lyster Army Hospital, Ft. Rucker, Alabama
- 1991-1993 - Russellville Medical Center, Russellville, Alabama
- 1993-1996 - Scott and White, College Station, Texas
- 1993-2007 - College Station Medical Center,
College Station, Texas
- 2002 - Present
- Vista Hospital of Dallas, Garland, Texas
- Wise Regional Health System,
Decatur, Texas - Centennial Medical Center, Frisco, Texas
- Surgery Center of Richardson,
Richardson, Texas - Richardson Regional Medical Center,
Richardson, Texas
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Medical Association
- Coffee County Medical Society
- Franklin County Medical Society
- Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
- Brazos County Medical Society
- Brazos Valley Physician Organizations
- Texas Medical Association
- Council for Advances in Bariatrics
A. Joseph Cribbins III, MD
Dr. Cribbins performs the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and the Duodenal Switch. Dr. Cribbins is known for his under- standing towards his patients and dedication to their care, and finds it very rewarding to see his patients regain their health and self-confidence.
EDUCATION
- Fairfield College Preparatory School, Fairfield, CT - 1983 - 1987
- Lafayette College, Easton, PA -
BS of Science of Biology - 1987 - 1991 - Univeristy of Pittsburg School of Medicine,
Pittsburg, PA - Doctor of Medicine - 1991 - 1995
POST-GRADUATE TRAINING
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern
University Medical School, Residency - Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Evanston Hospital
- Children's Memorial Hospital
- Veterans Administration Hospital,
Lakeside Chicago, Illinois 1995 - 2000
CERTIFICATIONS
- National Board of Medical Examiners - Part I, June 1993
- National Board of Medical Examiners - Part II, August 1994
- National Board of Medical Examiners - Part III, December 1997
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Certified
- American Board of Surgery-Board Certified - February 2001
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- American Society for Bariatric Surgery
- Texas Medical Association
Stephen V. Hamn, MD
Dr. Hamn specializes in general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgery in Plano and Frisco, Texas. Dr. Hamn was the second surgeon in Dallas to offer adjustable gastric banding surgery, and added gastric sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic gastric bypass. Dr. Hamn continues to strongly support the field of bariatrics and was an early member of the American Society of Metobolic and Bariatric Surgeons. In his free time he enjoys playing the guitar, fishing, skiing and flying. He and his wife Susan, a registered nurse, are avid animal lovers and support numerous animal charities. They have both been part of mission trips providing surgical care in underdeveloped countries.
EDUCATION
- Texas A&M, College Station, TX - BS of Science, Zoology
- Magna Cum Laude 1978
- University of Texas Health and Science Center, San Antonio, TX
- Medical Doctor - 1982
POST-GRADUATE TRAINING
- University of Missouri, Columbia, MO - 1982 - 1987
CERTIFICATIONS
- Georgia Medical License - 1989 - 1992
- Texas Medical License - 1992 to current
- American Board of Surgery - March 1990 - 2000
- Re-certified 2000
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons - October 1992
- Fellow, International College of Surgeons - March 1992
- Collin County Medical Society - 1993 - present
- American Society of Bariatric Surgeons - 1997 - present
Joseph Kuhn, M.D., F.A.C.S.
"I am committed to offering the highest quality of medical care to every patient I see. I love what I am able to offer to society by helping live better, cure diseases and live longer."
EDUCATION
- 1977-1980 Texas A&M Univeristy,
Summa Cum Laude, BS Biochemistry - 1980-1984 University of Texas Medical Branch,
Galvston, TX, MD with honors
POST GRADUATE EDUCATION
- 1984-1988 General Surgery,
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas - 1988-1989 Chief Resident, General Surgery,
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
FELLOWSHIP TRAINING
- 1989-1992 Surgical Oncology, city of
Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California
CERTIFICATION
- 1990 - American Board of Surgery 1994 - Critical Care - Surgery
HOSPITAL COMMITTEES
- 1992 - Present - Surgical Education Committee
- 1993 - 1998 - Radiation Safety Committee
- 1994 - 2000 - Ethics Committee
- 1995 - Present - Surgical Advisory Committee
- 1998 - 2005 - Pharmacy and Therapeutics
- 1999 - 2003 - Baylor Institutional Review Board
- 2003 - 2007 - US Oncology IRB, Chairman
- 2004 - Present - Mary Crowley Medical
Research Center IRB, Co-Chairman
MEMBERSHIPS
- 1993 - American Medical Association
- 1983 - Texas Medical Association
- 1985 - Dallas County Medical Association
- 1985 - Dallas Society of General Surgeons
- 1986 - American College of Surgeons
- 1992 - Society of Surgical Oncology
- 1992 - American Cancer Research
- 1992 - Southwestern Surgical Congress
- 1993 - American Society of Breast Disease
- 1995 - Texas Surgical Society
- 1996 - Society of Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
- 1996 - Society of Head and Neck Surgery
- 1997 - Western Surgical Association
- 2004 - American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons
- 2005 - Southern Surgical Association
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