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Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery
University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine
Professional interests include: pancreatic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, ulcers, and more.
17070 Red Oak Drive Suite 101 Houston Tx
TX 77090

Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS is a bariatric surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine. Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS is affiliated with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, Astrana Health, Astrana Care Partners of Texas, DEXTER G TURNQUEST MD, HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, Dexter G. Turnquest, MD and HPN.

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Office Locations

17070 Red Oak Drive Suite 101 Houston Tx
TX 77090
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Dexter G. Turnquest, MD

17070 Red Oak Drive Suite 101
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 444-8090
(281) 444-8195
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18220 State Highway 249 Suite 360
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 444-8090
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18220 Tomball Parkway Suite 360
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 444-8090
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2255 E Mossy Oaks Road
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 444-8090
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500 Medical Center Boulevard Suite 214
Conroe, TX 77304
(281) 444-8090
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Some issues Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

In The News 

“Dr. Dexter Turnquest, bariatric medical director at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, told HuffPost that another benefit to eating smaller meals throughout the day is that it helps prevent...”—"5 Common Mistakes People On Ozempic Make That Can Sabotage Results", Huff Post, April 2025

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 22
doctor visit 331
gastrointestinal procedures 47
hospital care 30
inpatient care 30
minimally invasive procedures 47
weight management 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, weight management and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 14
doctor visit 465
gastrointestinal procedures 72
hospital care 17
inpatient care 17
minimally invasive procedures 72
weight management 35

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 87
Female 163
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 150
Black 86
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 56
Dementia 10
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, weight management and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 11
doctor visit 510
gastrointestinal procedures 101
minimally invasive procedures 101
weight management 33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 79
Female 168
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 127
Black 95
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 52
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, weight management and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 476
gastrointestinal procedures 66
hospital care 17
inpatient care 17
minimally invasive procedures 66
weight management 25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 146
Female 328
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 238
Black 180
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 200
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 222

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 55
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, weight management and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 13
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 450
gastrointestinal procedures 90
minimally invasive procedures 90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 13
weight management 39

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 67
Female 160
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 118
Black 88
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 52
Dementia 7
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 380
gastrointestinal procedures 45
minimally invasive procedures 45
weight management 20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 52
Female 146
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 102
Black 80
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 50
Dementia 0
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 12
doctor visit 366
gastrointestinal procedures 29
minimally invasive procedures 29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 78
Female 149
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 120
Black 84
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 99
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 46
Dementia 7
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 221
gastrointestinal procedures 11
minimally invasive procedures 11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 72
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 99
Black 51
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 47
Dementia 6
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 186

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 56
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 88
Black 48
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 45
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 14
doctor visit 207
gastrointestinal procedures 26
minimally invasive procedures 26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 45
Female 91
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 83
Black 35
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 44
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 98

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 43
Female 52
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 52
Black 24
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 45
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 112

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 45
Female 49
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 51
Black 30
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 51
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 86

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 31
Female 36
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 42
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 40
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, weight management and hospital care.

abdominal surgery 12
bypass surgery 16
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 299
gastrointestinal procedures 54
hospital care 21
inpatient care 21
minimally invasive procedures 54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 13
weight management 29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 61
Female 118
Ethnicity
Black / African American 61
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 97
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 75
65 to 74 78

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 4
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 44
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Cancer 7
Dementia 4

Education & Training

Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Surgery - General, Surgery - General and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Surgery - General, Surgery - General (1996)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
HCA Houston Healthcare
Houston Methodist
Memorial Hermann
Astrana Health
Astrana Care Partners of Texas
DEXTER G TURNQUEST MD
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
Dexter G. Turnquest, MD
HPN

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: PacifiCare PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Aetna POS, Best Doctors, Aetna EPO, Aetna PPO, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, ValueOptions, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, USA Managed Care PPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, HealthSpring, Guardian Life PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Provider Select PPO, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, First Health, HealthSmart PPO, WellPoint, Employers Health Network, HealthSmart, Aetna Medicare, Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, ProAmerica Managed Care PPO, Providers Network of Amer PPO, National Preferred Provider Network PPO (NPPN), Memorial Hermann Solutions, Aetna Dental PPO, Govt Emp Hospital Assoc PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Saver PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Temp PPO, Mutual of Omaha PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Choice PPO, PacificCare HMO, Community Hlth MCR D-SNP, USC Health Services-Transplt, HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Most Benefit Plans, HMO Blue Texas, Cypress Fairbanks-PPO, PacifiCare Behav Health BHO, Quality Hlth Mgmt-Intl, Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional / Par Plan, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Harbor Preferred PPO, Blue Edge, One Source, Harris County Hosp Dist-Emp Spec, Blue Cross Blue Shield Best Choice PPO, Aetna Memorial Hermann, Innovative Resource BHO, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Independent Medical Systems PPO (IMS) and Paradigm Health Corp PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

PacifiCare PPO
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
Blue Choice PPO
Blue Choice POS
First Health PPO
Blue Choice
Aetna POS
Best Doctors
Aetna EPO
Aetna PPO
Beech Street PPO
Aetna HMO
ValueOptions
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA POS
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA EPO
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
USA Managed Care PPO
Three Rivers Provider Network
HealthSpring
Guardian Life PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
United Healthcare
Provider Select PPO
Medicare
Humana
Cigna
First Health
HealthSmart PPO
WellPoint
Employers Health Network
HealthSmart
Aetna Medicare
Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
CIGNA Network Open Access
PHCS PPO
MultiPlan PPO
ProAmerica Managed Care PPO
Providers Network of Amer PPO
National Preferred Provider Network PPO (NPPN)
Memorial Hermann Solutions
Aetna Dental PPO
Govt Emp Hospital Assoc PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Saver PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Temp PPO
Mutual of Omaha PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Choice PPO
PacificCare HMO
Community Hlth MCR D-SNP
USC Health Services-Transplt
HAA Preferred Partners (International)
Aetna Most Benefit Plans
HMO Blue Texas
Cypress Fairbanks-PPO
PacifiCare Behav Health BHO
Quality Hlth Mgmt-Intl
Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional / Par Plan
Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice
Harbor Preferred PPO
Blue Edge
One Source
Harris County Hosp Dist-Emp Spec
Blue Cross Blue Shield Best Choice PPO
Aetna Memorial Hermann
Innovative Resource BHO
Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
Independent Medical Systems PPO (IMS)
Paradigm Health Corp PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right . 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2017-02-22 
Had my surgery first of Dec. Went in on Fri. was out Sat evening. No complications! Followed all directions. Only had light pain for a few days. I am now in the best health ever. I went from 18/20 to size 8. I l have an amazing amount of energy. Dr Turnquist is a very reserved, patient and  compassionate. Highly recommended.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $24,729 Da Vinci Surgical System
$24,729
Ethicon US, LLC $17,963 ECHELON ENDOPATH
$10,569 		Endoscopy Endocutters
$1,909 		Echelon Flex
$1,510 		HARMONIC Product Family
$688 		Echelon Endopath Staple Line Reinforcement
$496 		Other
$2,791
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. $10,810 Echelon Flex
$3,705 		ECHELON ENDOPATH
$3,120 		ULTRAPRO Products
$1,285 		LINX Reflux Management System
$1,214 		STRATAFIX
$104 		Other
$1,383
Ethicon Inc. $9,269 Harmonic
$6,240 		ECHELON FLEX Stapler
$942 		LINX Reflux Management System
$775 		Energy# Enseal
$124 		Endoscopy# Endocutters
$24 		Other
$1,164
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $3,900
$3,900
Other $3,020 Signia
$1,209 		LigaSure
$465 		EsophyX
$241 		V-Loc 180
$138 		Endo GIA
$130 		Other
$836
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $26,814
Education $15,532
Travel and Lodging $13,960
Food and Beverage $12,363
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $1,000
Other $22

Biography

Dr. Dexter Turnquest is a general surgery and bariatric surgery specialist in Houston, TX, Conroe, TX, and Spring, TX. Dr. Turnquest's clinical interests include obesity, stomach surgery, and ulcers. He appears to be in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. In addition to English, Dr. Turnquest speaks Spanish. His professional affiliations include Astrana Health, HCA Houston Healthcare, and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital. Memorial Hermann reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Houston, TX.