KGBT 4 - TV Harlingen, TX: Valley Baptist Health System


The Valley Baptist Surgical Weight Loss Program offers surgical options, including laparoscopic gastric sleeve, traditional bypass and Lapband procedures. An experienced program director coordinates a patient's experience from pre-surgery requirements through monthly support groups.

Introduction to Surgical Weight Loss Options,
Patient Seminar Dates:
6:30 - 8 pm, Boggus Education Pavilion
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen


Seminars are also offered on different dates at the:
Tower Conference Room
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville

November 24, December 8

For more information please call
Dawn Rodriguez, RN, BSN
Program Director, Valley Baptist Surgical Weight Loss Program
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
(956) 389-6896 | dawn.rodriguez@valleybaptist.net
http://www.valleybaptist.net

Our Program Offers:
  • Seminars that educate you on all 3 surgeries that are offered at Valley Baptist, including Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass and Lab Band and about the surgeons who perform the procedures.
  • Coordinator that helps you from the seminar all the way through your journey to losing weight
  • Monthly Support Group
  • Information about obesity and the medical diseases related to obesity.
  • Thorough preparation and information about all that you can expect before and after surgery.
  • Review of what to expect after surgery, including long and short term considerations, meal planning and more.
  • Assistance with insurance benefits or financial assistance information.
  • Bariatric Dietitian.
  • Additional resources to help you reach your weight loss goals.

Get to Know Us!

Ashraf A. Hilmy, MD, MBA, CHE, FACS

Medical Director, Valley Baptist Surgical Weight Loss Program
Bariatric Surgeon; Attending Physician, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen; Fellow, American College of Surgeons; Member, American Society for Bariatric Surgery. More>>

Dawn Rodriguez, BSN, RN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Texas Women's University; 15 years operating room experience with focus on bariatric surgery, open heart surgery, transplant, trauma, ENT, urology and laparoscopy. More>>

Antonio Benavides, M.D.

Bariatric Surgeon; Attending Physician, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen More>>

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