There are numerous types of weight loss surgery, but a recently revised device, the gastric balloon, is gaining in popularity. Is it worth considering or is it more of a passing fad?
About Dr. Reilly
Christopher Reilly, MD, FACS, is a respected fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the director of bariatric medicine at West Houston Medical Center in Houston. A qualified and experienced surgeon, Dr. Reilly started in private practice in the West Houston area in 1997. He’s highly experienced in laparoscopic procedures such as colon and hernia surgeries as well as diseases of the breast, thyroid and biliary tract. He currently practices at his clinic West Houston Surgical Associates.
Dr. Reilly specializes in bariatric surgery, having advanced skills in gastric bypass and gastric sleeve procedures, and is a expert in the use of the Lap-Band® and the Orbera® Intragastric Balloon. In addition to being a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of General Surgeons, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Harris County Medical Society, Dr. Reilly is a founding member and former president of the Houston Bariatric Society.
Thanks in no small part to Dr. Reilly’s contribution to the development of the bariatric surgery program, West Houston Medical Center is a center of excellence facility. Patients can expect excellent care from a team of skilled and experienced professionals, who are dedicated to helping people achieve sustainable weight loss and enjoy a better quality of life.
Christopher Reilly, MD, FACS, is a respected fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the director of bariatric medicine at West Houston Medical Center in Houston. A qualified and experienced surgeon, Dr. Reilly started in private practice in the West Houston area in 1997. He’s highly experienced in laparoscopic procedures such as colon and hernia surgeries as well as diseases of the breast, thyroid and biliary tract. He currently practices at his clinic West Houston Surgical Associates.
Dr. Reilly specializes in bariatric surgery, having advanced skills in gastric bypass and gastric sleeve procedures, and is a expert in the use of the Lap-Band® and the Orbera® Intragastric Balloon. In addition to being a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of General Surgeons, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Harris County Medical Society, Dr. Reilly is a founding member and former president of the Houston Bariatric Society.
Thanks in no small part to Dr. Reilly’s contribution to the development of the bariatric surgery program, West Houston Medical Center is a center of excellence facility. Patients can expect excellent care from a team of skilled and experienced professionals, who are dedicated to helping people achieve sustainable weight loss and enjoy a better quality of life.
