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Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

University of New Mexico School of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, colorectal surgery procedures, laparoscopic gastric banding, and more.

5115 Fannin Street Suite 950
Houston, TX 77004

(713) 535-9903

Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, Memorial Hermann, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC), HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center and Texas Laparoscopic Consultants.

Office Locations

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC)

5115 Fannin Street Suite 950
Houston, TX 77004

(713) 493-7700

(281) 971-4065

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Some issues Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD 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.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, X-rays, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	147
gastrointestinal procedures	73
minimally invasive procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
X-rays	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, X-rays and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	143
gastrointestinal procedures	108
minimally invasive procedures	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26
weight management	16
X-rays	34

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, X-rays and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	138
gastrointestinal procedures	76
minimally invasive procedures	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
weight management	12
X-rays	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, X-rays and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	123
gastrointestinal procedures	52
minimally invasive procedures	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
X-rays	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, X-rays, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	90
gastrointestinal procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
X-rays	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	26
Hispanic	12
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	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	57
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	91
gastrointestinal procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
weight management	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX during 2019 were X-rays and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77
gastrointestinal procedures	19
X-rays	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	56
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	31

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	57
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD in 2023

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	60
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, X-rays and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	90
gastrointestinal procedures	51
minimally invasive procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
weight management	13
X-rays	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	9
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	27
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	14

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (1998)

Licensed In: Texas

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Terry K. Scarborough, MD 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. Terry K. Scarborough, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-07

I had gastric bypass surgery by Dr. Scarbrough.  He was awesome.  I recommend him to everyone looking to have weight loss surgery.  He is very informative.  His staff was always available and attentive to my needs.  His bedside manner is so kind and sweet.  The hospital team that works works with Dr. Terry was so nice.  They all listened to me.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$15,100 DAVINCI XI $11,500	Da Vinci Surgical System $3,600
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$8,480 SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement $3,632	SEAMGUARD Staple Line Reinforcement $3,042	SEAMGUARD Staple Line Reinforce $722	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $591	BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $307	Other $186
APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC	$3,339 Orbera $2,745	Overstitch and or LapBand $310	OVERSTITCH AND OR ORBERA $117	Overstitch $80	LapBand $57	Other $31
Covidien Sales LLC	$1,376 Access $687	Endo Stapling $354	Synthetic Mesh $335
Torax Medical, Inc.	$1,296 LINX $1,296
Other	$5,276 Saxenda $721	LINX Reflux Management System $318	NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP $274	QSYMIA $255	Belviq $219	Other $3,490

**Types of Payments**
Education	$11,777
Food and Beverage	$10,846
Travel and Lodging	$7,236
Honoraria	$3,000
Consulting Fee	$2,000
Other	$9

Biography

Dr. Terry Scarborough specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Scarborough include colorectal surgery procedures, sleeve gastrectomy, and laparoscopic duodenal switch. Dr. Scarborough is professionally affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC) and HCA Houston Healthcare. According to DocSpot, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in. He attended the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. He has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors.