Benjamin E. Schneider
Experienced in Peritonitis

Dr. Benjamin E. Schneider

General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
Texas Health Resources
UT Southwestern Bariatric Surgery At Texas Health Dallas
8230 Walnut Hill, Ste 204 POB 3, 
Dallas, TX 
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Experienced in Peritonitis
Texas Health Resources
UT Southwestern Bariatric Surgery At Texas Health Dallas
8230 Walnut Hill, Ste 204 POB 3, 
Dallas, TX 
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Overview

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Peritonitis.

Graduate Institution
University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center (1997)
Residency
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics-Graduate Medical Education (2002)
Specialties
General Surgery
Bariatric Medicine
Licenses
Surgery in MA
Fellowships
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center - Bariatrics Program (2003)
UT Southwestern Medical Center - Surgery (2002)
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Dallas
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UT Southwestern Bariatric Surgery at Texas Health Dallas
8230 Walnut Hill, Ste 204 POB 3, Dallas, TX 75231
Call: 214-645-2900
Other Locations
UT Southwestern - Multidisciplinary Surgery Clinic
1801 Inwood Rd, Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75390
Call: 214-645-2900

Clinical Research

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41 Total Publications

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Utilization in the Era of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists among Adolescents versus Adults.
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Utilization in the Era of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists among Adolescents versus Adults.
Journal: The Journal of pediatrics
Published: December 21, 2024
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