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Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, pancreatic surgery, ulcers, and more.

17070 Red Oak Drive Suite 101
Houston, TX 77090

(281) 444-8090

Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS is a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX 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 Willowbrook Hospital, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, Astrana Health, Astrana Care Partners of Texas, DEXTER G TURNQUEST MD, HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, Dexter G. Turnquest, MD, HPN and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

Office Locations

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

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18220 Tomball Parkway Suite 360
Houston, TX 77070

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2255 E Mossy Oaks Road
Spring, TX 77389

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500 Medical Center Boulevard Suite 214
Conroe, TX 77304

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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

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX 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 in Houston, TX 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 in Houston, TX 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 in Houston, TX 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 in Houston, TX 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 in Houston, TX 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 in Houston, TX 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 in Houston, TX 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 in Houston, TX 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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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 in Houston, TX were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, weight management and hospital care.

abdominal surgery	12
bypass surgery	16
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	335
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 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	70
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	107
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	85
65 to 74	84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

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	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

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 Certification: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD 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: Certification: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD

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 Willowbrook Hospital

Houston Methodist

Memorial Hermann

Astrana Health

Astrana Care Partners of Texas

DEXTER G TURNQUEST MD

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

Dexter G. Turnquest, MD

HPN

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

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, TRICARE, 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, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, 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

TRICARE

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

United Healthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

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 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dexter Godfrey Turnquest, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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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.	$23,624 Da Vinci Surgical System $23,624
Ethicon US, LLC	$17,263 ECHELON ENDOPATH $10,044	Endoscopy Endocutters $1,909	Echelon Flex $1,510	HARMONIC Product Family $688	Echelon Endopath Staple Line Reinforcement $496	Other $2,616
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
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$3,900 $3,900
Ethicon Inc.	$1,886 ECHELON FLEX Stapler $942	LINX Reflux Management System $775	Energy# Enseal $124	Endoscopy# Endocutters $24	Advanced Wound care $11	Other $11
Other	$1,464 Signia $285	EsophyX $235	Endo GIA $130	SURGICAL $120	Wegovy $101	Other $592

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$20,184
Education	$15,532
Travel and Lodging	$11,957
Food and Beverage	$10,262
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	$14

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 usually is in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as 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 the distinction of Texas Super Doctors. In addition to English, Dr. Turnquest speaks Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Astrana Health, HCA Houston Healthcare, and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital. According to Memorial Hermann, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Houston, TX.