
Overview
Dr. Turnquest earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa. He completed his residency and fellowship at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Board certified in general and bariatric surgery, Dr. Turnquest has practiced in the Northwest Houston area since 1996. His clinical interest is in bariatric surgery and he performs the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and lap band bariatric procedures. Dr. Turnquest is known for his dedication to his patients and excellent surgical skills. His office staff speak Spanish. Dr. Turnquest currently serves on the Executive Board of the Harris County Medical Society and chairs the Harris County Medical Society Council of Hospital Chiefs of Staff. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. A recipient of numerous recognitions and awards, Dr. Turnquest has been featured in Texas Monthly’s annual “Super Doctors” issue, H-Texas Magazine’s “Top Doctors in Houston” publication, Health & Fitness magazine and Newsweek.
Dr. Turnquest is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Turnquest is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Todd David Wilson is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston who focuses on advanced surgery of the abdomen and gastrointestinal tract. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and then served in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer for six years. After three decorated tours of service, he found his home in Houston where he earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2003. He stayed at the university to complete his surgical residency training in 2008 and then completed advanced training with a fellowship of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr. Wilson joined the faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 2009 where he practices surgery that embraces state of the art techniques to proved patients with optimal surgical results with the least impact on the patient. At the medical school, he serves as the Medical Director of Surgical Training and part of the Elective General Surgery team. He is active academically with membership in several medical societies and has received academic recognition and published or presented articles. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.
Erik B. Wilson, MD, is Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and the Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas (MIST). He is the Division Chief of Elective General Surgery for the UT Department of Surgery. Dr. Wilson graduated from college with highest honors from Texas A&M University and completed his Medical Degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed a general surgery residency at Texas A&M and a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He is also the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery for Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Dr. Wilson is Co-Founder of the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery and Houston Bariatric Society. He is a founder and the Past President of the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association. He is a leader in endoluminal and robotic General Surgery since 2002 with over 1000 cases performed robotically. He specializes in weight loss surgery, reflux surgery, hernias and minimally invasive general surgery. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.
Guillermo De Leon is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. De Leon is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. De Leon is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dexter G. Turnquest
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dexter G. Turnquest?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dexter G. Turnquest by calling their office at 281-444-8090. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dexter G. Turnquest a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dexter G. Turnquest is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Dexter G. Turnquest specialize in?
While Dr. Dexter G. Turnquest is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Hernia, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Dexter G. Turnquest accept my insurance?
Dr. Dexter G. Turnquest accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-444-8090 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Turnquest isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Turnquest isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
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- CholedocholithiasisDr. Turnquest isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Turnquest isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Turnquest isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Turnquest isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Turnquest isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Turnquest isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Turnquest isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Turnquest isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Turnquest isAdvanced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Turnquest isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
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- AcrospiromaDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- GastritisDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- GastroparesisDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- HypertensionDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- MalnutritionDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- NecrosisDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)Dr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS).
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Turnquest isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).


