Steven Fass

Bariatric Surgeon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 with 9 ratings

Steven Fass Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Steven Fass Bariatric Surgeon Picture

10+ yr in Bariatrics

15+ yr in Laparoscopic Surgery

10+ yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics


LAP-BAND

Revision

SIPS - Stomach Intestinal Pylorus-Sparing Surgery

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy


  • About Me

    Surgical Specialties
    A board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Fass completed a fellowship in advanced laparoscopy at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Cedars-Sinai is on the leading edge of research and innovation in surgery, including minimally invasive techniques that help patients recover more quickly and with less pain. Dr. Fass performs surgery for the treatment of breast disease, antireflux, parathyroid and thyroid disease, hernias, and colon using both conventional and advanced laparoscopic techniques. Additionally, Dr. Fass has published numerous papers on advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques.

    Dr. Fass is a pioneer in gastric Lap Band® banding surgery for the treatment of chronic obesity, having been a participant in the clinical trials that resulted in the eventual approval by the FDA. He also performs surgery using the Realize Band and performs the sleeve gastrectomy procedure. After a rigorous examination of his surgical outcomes and practice, he was awarded the distinction of being an ASBMS Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Surgeon.

    Education and Professional Associations
    Dr. Fass received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and was a resident at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center in Salt Lake City. Dr. Fass is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgery (SAGES), American Society of Breast Disease, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and the Travis County Medical Society. Additionally, Dr. Fass is a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.

     

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  • Latest Reviews See all 9 reviews
    avatar codyshouse on Oct. 7, 2013

    Dr. Fass has been a lighthouse for me since the first time I met him. He has been an absolute encouragement with nothing but insight for what the next step in the process was and what I could honestly expect pre-op and post-op. Also, Dr More...

    avatar -Cindyloo- on Nov. 4, 2012

    Dr. Fass is awesome! Great bedside manner. Did a wonderful job answering all of my questions (and my husband's MANY questions as well). I felt very comfortable with him and my surgery. He is a very intelligent gentleman that inspires confidence.

    avatar Foody on March 29, 2012

    I had my VSG on 9-13-11 by Dr. Fass. He is an amazing surgeon & he is so caring. He put me at ease during my entire process. This man changed my life forever.

  • Location
    8701N. MoPac Expressway
    Suite 101
    Austin, TX 78759

    Phone: 512-338-5024
    Fax: 512-334-1890
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