BMI of Texas Bariatric Surgeons Named San Antonio’s Top Doctors by Scene in S.A. Magazine

San Antonio, TX (Vocus/PRWEB) January 07, 2011

The Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas(BMI of Texas) today announced San Antonio weight loss surgeons Terive Duperier, MD, FACS, and Michael Seger, MD, FACS, were once again named “Top Doctors” in Scene in S.A. magazine’s annual survey of San Antonio’s top doctors. Dr. Jennifer Seger, who practices family medicine and medical weight loss management at BMI of Texas, was also recognized as a 2010 Top Doctor.

Scene in S.A. magazine staff sent surveys to 4,000 physicians in San Antonio, asking them to recommend to whom they would refer their family members. The magazine received nearly 1,000 physician nominations in more than 80 specialties. From the responses received, the magazine developed the 2010 list of “San Antonio’s Top Doctors” which appeared in its January 19, 2011 issue. The surgeons have repeatedly been recognized by their peers with this honor, dating back the awards’ inception in 2005.

“Obesity is a prevalent problem in San Antonio and our goal at BMI of Texas is to help our patients lead healthier lives – and we can help them accomplish this in a variety of ways,” said Dr. Mickey Seger. “We perform numerous weight loss surgery procedures – gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and Lap Band, depending on the patient’s individual situation, and Dr. Jennifer Seger is also available to help patients with medical weight management. We are proud to have been recognized by our colleagues for the program we have developed and we look forward to working with them to make our mutual patients healthier in 2011 and beyond.”

BMI of Texas assists patients throughout their entire weight loss journey. After attending a free, educational seminar and learning about the various types of weight loss surgery procedures, patients are assigned a patient advocate to help coordinate the often-confusing paperwork and insurance stipulations necessary for surgical intervention. Post-operatively, the doctors continue to follow their patients to ensure long-term weight loss success.

As part of its comprehensive program, BMI of Texas offers an on-site dietitian for nutritional counseling and hosts support groups where post-op patients can discuss a wide variety of issues, such as relationships and dietary concerns. BMI of Texas is one of the only practices in the nation that performs fluoroscopic assisted band adjustments in the office. The practice’s Web site includes a calculator for prospective patients to calculate their BMI.

Additionally, the surgeons perform a full spectrum of advanced laparoscopic procedures, including laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication (anti-reflux surgery), laparoscopic colon surgery, laparoscopic pancreatic surgery, and laparoscopic hernia surgeries.

About BMI of Texas
Founded in 2008, BMI of Texas is focused on helping patients achieve their long-term weight loss goals. More information on the practice can be found online bmioftexas.com or via telephone at (210) 615-8500.

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