Dexter Turnquest
Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
17070 Red Oak Dr, Ste 101, 
Houston, TX 

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.

Graduate Institution

University Of South Florida, 1989

Residency

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth

Specialties

General Surgery
Bariatric Medicine

Licenses

Surgery in TX

Fellowships

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth 1992

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

17070 Red Oak Dr, Ste 101, Houston, TX 77090
Other Locations
18220 Tomball Pkwy, Ste 360, Houston, TX 77070
2255 E Mossy Oaks Rd, Spring, TX 77389
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Referral may be required
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While Dr. Dexter 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.

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Dr. Dexter 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.

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