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Dr. August Lyons began his surgical career in the Arlington area in 2004. In addition to being a board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Lyons serves as an associate professor of Medicine for Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. His clinical interests include surgical care for gastrointestinal cancers, bariatric and metabolic procedures, and plastic/reconstructive surgery following trauma. Dr. Lyons earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, where he was chief resident during his final year. Before he found his true passion in the medical field, Dr. Lyons’ early career ventures included serving as a science and editorial consultant for Nickelodeon TV in New York City and as a legislative aid on the Ways and Means Committee in Washington, D.C. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, Tarrant County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Benjamin E. Schneider, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center and serves as chief of the Division of Bariatric and Foregut Surgery. He previously served as section head of bariatric surgery. His surgical expertise includes bariatric/weight loss surgery, colon disorders, colorectal cancer, and hernia and abdominal wall surgeries.Dr. Schneider earned his medical degree at the University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and then received advanced training in laparoscopy through two clinical fellowships, one at UT Southwestern and another at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.Prior to joining the UT Southwestern faculty in 2017, Dr. Schneider served on numerous committees and as Director of the Weight Loss Surgery fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess, as well as Director of the Weight Loss Surgery program at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital.Dr. Schneider’s research interests include bariatric surgery and its outcomes, as well as treatment of hernias and the foregut. A national and international guest lecturer and presenter, he is also the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles, chapters, and editorials.He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.In 2020, Dr. Schneider achieved top 1% in the nation in patient satisfaction at Texas Health Dallas, as measured by the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) and Press Ganey. Dr. Schneider is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Mark Watson is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Watson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Lump in the Abdomen, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.