Welcome to the Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery

Located at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB), the Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery is a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals treating obesity through both medical and surgical options.

Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery accreditation

The Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery is a Level 1a Accredited Bariatric Center by the American College of Surgeons.
Why this matters.

Our expert physicians and surgeons will work with you to ensure you receive the most appropriate course of treatment available. Our team also includes psychologists, bariatric certified nurses, registered dieticians, physical therapists and other clinical personnel to make sure you receive comprehensive, compassionate care.

Our program is focused on lifelong weight management that integrates your willingness to make lifelong behavior modifications with an effective social support system.

Our mission at the Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care and support for persons suffering from extreme obesity and its complications.

If you have any questions or if we can help you in any way, please contact us at (832) 505-1500 or send us a message via this site.

Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery

New Name. New Location. Same Excellent Results.

We’ve changed our name and moved to our new location at 2240 Gulf Freeway South in League City. However, we are still a Level 1A “Center of Excellence” as designated by the American College of Surgeon’s Bariatric Surgery Center Network Accreditation Program—one of only three programs in Texas. Please explore our site to learn more...