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Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine

Professional interests include: weight loss, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and more.

450 West Medical Center Boulevard Suite 600
Webster, TX 77598

(281) 332-4596

Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Webster, TX specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD is affiliated with Astrana Health, HCA Houston Healthcare, Surgical Specialists of Clear Lake, SURGICAL SPECIALIST OF CLEAR LAKE, HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake and HPN.

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450 West Medical Center Boulevard Suite 600
Webster, TX 77598

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Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
Suppresses appetite
Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

laparoscopic hernia repair

In 2023, Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD performed more laparoscopic hernia repair procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

inguinal hernia repair

laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

In 2012, Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD had a list price for inguinal hernia repair, and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Webster, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	17
doctor visit	128
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Webster, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
doctor visit	105
hospital care	218
inpatient care	218

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	27
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	37
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	25
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Webster, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
catheterization	22
doctor visit	149
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	176
inpatient care	176
minimally invasive procedures	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	38
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	45
Dementia	23
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Webster, TX during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	14
doctor visit	149
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	44
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	18
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Webster, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
catheterization	14
doctor visit	161
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	146
inpatient care	146
minimally invasive procedures	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	23
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	22
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Webster, TX during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	171
gastrointestinal procedures	47
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144
minimally invasive procedures	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	29
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	20
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Webster, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	188
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
minimally invasive procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	24
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Webster, TX during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	197
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95
minimally invasive procedures	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	21
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	49
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Webster, TX during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	160
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
minimally invasive procedures	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	13
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Webster, TX during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	151
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
minimally invasive procedures	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	14
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Webster, TX during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	141
gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Webster, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	12
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	154
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138
minimally invasive procedures	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	162
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	59
85 and over	22
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	94

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	18
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at Oschner Clinic Foundation. He is certified by the Certification: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine

Residency: Oschner Clinic Foundation (2010)

Board Certification: Certification: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Astrana Health

HCA Houston Healthcare

Surgical Specialists of Clear Lake

SURGICAL SPECIALIST OF CLEAR LAKE

HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

HPN

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC	$5,768 CoolSeal Generator $5,768
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$5,561 SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement $2,048	GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforce $1,312	SEAMGUARD $890	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $345	BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $330	Other $636
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$3,745 DSUVIA $3,745
Ethicon US, LLC	$3,077 Enseal X1 $712	Echelon Flex $409	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $249	ECHELON ENDOPATH $164	ECHELON FLEX CST System $126	Other $1,417
CONMED Corporation	$2,434 CONMED Handheld Instruments $1,600	PIONEER/RANGER $800	AirSeal $34
Other	$11,404 DERMACELL $2,431	STRATAFIX $1,069	SURGICAL $987	Da Vinci Surgical System $655	1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $635	Other $5,628

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13,047
Travel and Lodging	$7,773
Consulting Fee	$7,509
Honoraria	$3,500
Education	$160

Research Payments

Dr. Khoi H. Du, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $700.

Biography

Dr. Khoi Du, who practices in Webster, TX, is a medical specialist in general surgery and bariatric surgery. He studied medicine at Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Du trained at Oschner Clinic Foundation for residency. Clinical interests for Dr. Du include obesity, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, and ventral hernia repair. He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. Dr. Du (or staff) speaks Vietnamese. In addition, he offers interpreting services for Spanish-speaking patients. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Astrana Health and HCA Houston Healthcare. He welcomes new patients at his office inWEBSTER, TX as reported by Astrana Health.