
Overview
Dr. Kulvinder Bajwa received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed his residencytraining at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Board-certified in general surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Bajwa’s clinical interests are minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery, bariatric (weight loss) surgery and robotic-assisted surgery. In practice since 2000, he serves as the medical director of the Weight Loss Surgery Program at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, and he has served as an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School since 2008. He is also a Colonel and Command Surgeon for the U.S. Army Reserve’s 75th Training Command. He has been recognized with the Distinguished Teaching Award at both Brooke Army Medical Center and UTHealth, and as the 2004 Doctor of the Year at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, where he served as chief of staff in 2007-08. He has also received numerous military awards, including 4 Army Commendation Medals, a Meritorious Service Medal, and the Combat Action Badge. Dr. Bajwa believes that patients need an advocate to guide them to the proper and reliable sources of information that make them well-informed and prepared to achieve the best results. Recognizing that surgery is a major event in a patient's life and not a daily hospital routine, he helps prepare patients for this experience and gives them realistic expectations during their recovery. A resident of Sugar Land, Dr. Bajwa is married and the father of two daughters. His favorite activities outside of his practice are running (finishing his first half Marathon in 2014), skiing, and traveling.
Dr. Bajwa is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Protein Deficiency, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles.
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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.
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. Julie Lynn Holihan earned her medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno. She completed an internship and residency in general surgery and a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery and bariatric surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Dr. Holihan, who has been in practice since 2012, is board certified in general surgery and treats patients age 18 and older. Her primary clinical interests are ventral, inguinal and hiatal hernias; bariatric surgery; foregut/reflux; and general surgery. Her fellowship training in minimally invasive and robotic surgery allows her to provide a minimally invasive surgical approach whenever possible. She also has extensive research experience in the management of ventral hernias and brings evidence-based treatments to hernia care. She takes time to explain things and develops a personalized treatment plan for each patient. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Americas Hernia Society, Academic Surgical Society and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Holihan is married and the mother of a young son. In her leisure time, she enjoys running, Peloton, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and friends. Dr. Holihan is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kulvinder Bajwa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kulvinder Bajwa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kulvinder Bajwa by calling their office at 713-486-1330. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kulvinder Bajwa a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kulvinder Bajwa is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, 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. Kulvinder Bajwa specialize in?
While Dr. Kulvinder Bajwa is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Kulvinder Bajwa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kulvinder Bajwa has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Kulvinder Bajwa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kulvinder Bajwa accept my insurance?
Dr. Kulvinder Bajwa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-1330 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- GastrectomyDr. Bajwa isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- HerniaDr. Bajwa isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Bajwa isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
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- CellulitisDr. Bajwa isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Bajwa isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Bajwa isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Bajwa isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Bajwa isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Bajwa isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.


