Dr. Hector Perez practices both Metabolic Surgery and Bariatric (Weight-Loss) Surgery
Since 2006 Dr. Hector Perez has had extensive experience practicing Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Plication, Gastric Banding (Lap-Band or REALIZE Band), Revision Surgery, Rescue Surgery, and Gastric Balloon.
Metabolic and bariatric surgery are constantly evolving with new procedures and new devices to help win the war against type 2 diabetes and obesity. Dr. Hector Perez is continually learning new surgical methods, new devices and technologies and understanding how to reduce patient risk. Dr. Perez can assist many individuals through obesity and help them get back their lives.
Metabolic Surgery
Gastrointestinal Metabolic Surgery helps patients overcome type 2 diabetes.
Metabolic surgery is aimed at controling the disease, even curing diabetes - typically by reducing or bypassing sections of the stomach or small intestine.
Type 2 diabetes has grown into an epidemic with millions affected, and because of the need to reduce the severity of the disease many choose to undergo metabolic surgery.
Bariatric (Weight-Loss) Surgery
In the United States, one in three adults are obese, another one-third are overweight.
Undergoing bariatric surgery is a tough decision that requires a lifetime commitment. Today with the prevalence of overweight individuals, bariatric surgery can help win the war against obesity.
Since the advent of weight-loss surgeries and medical technologies, there are many options for people opting for weight-loss procedures. Each procedure is different and aimed for a specific category of patient. Contact Dr. Hector Perez, who can help pick the appropriate surgery for you.