Tanyaradzwa Kajese

Overview

Dr. Kajese is a board certified, fellowship-trained bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon. She treats patients 18 years and older. Her medical and surgical training allows her to evaluate and treat the needs of people who primarily suffer from the diseases of obesity and reflux. Dr. Kajese also specializes in other minimally invasive surgeries such as hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, appendectomies and endoscopies. Furthermore, she is fully certified in robotic surgery. Dr. Kajese’s proficiency in obesity and metabolic surgery is supported by a multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to helping patients combat this disease process. Her clinic offers supportive tools such as monthly support groups, grocery store tours, exercise classes and access to a dietitian and psychologist who can assist with the behavioral aspects of obesity. These resources are tailored to each patient’s individual needs and personal goals. Dr. Kajese understands the sensitive nature of seeking care for obesity. Her goal is to encourage and coach her patients through their weight loss journey in a supportive and understanding fashion. In so doing, she is committed to helping each of her patients achieve lifelong health. Visit The Memorial Hermann Surgical Specialists & Weight Loss Solutions Website.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Kansas At Kansas City, 2010

Residency

University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita)

Specialties

Bariatric Medicine
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in TX

Fellowships

University of Texas at Houston 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Memorial Hermann Surgical Specialists & Weight Loss Solutions
10125 Katy Freeway, Suite 106, Houston, TX 77024

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Dr. Tanyaradzwa Kajese accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-464-6000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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