Dr. Michelle Scerbo, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Bellaire, TX specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. She graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Michelle Scerbo, MD is affiliated with UT Physicians.
6500 West Loop S Ste 200-E
Bellaire, TX 77401
27700 Northwest Freeway Suite 100, 713) 486-1330
Northwest Harris, TX 77433
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713) 486-1330, 6500 West Loop S Suite 200-e
Bellaire, TX 77401
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Scerbo, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michelle Scerbo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bellaire, TX were hospital care and inpatient care.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Scerbo, MD treated were high cholesterol and hypertension.
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Dr. Michelle Scerbo, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2012. She completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery General American Board of Preventive Medicine Clinical Informatics and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2012)
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (2019)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery General American Board of Preventive Medicine Clinical Informatics
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Michelle Scerbo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Michelle Scerbo, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 42 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michelle Scerbo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bellaire, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michelle Scerbo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,979
GORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $1,162 |
SEAMGUARD $400 |
SEAMGUARD Staple Line Reinforcement $219 |
GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforce $152 |
GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial $47 |
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$357
Phasix Mesh $357 |
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$208
AlloDerm $208 |
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$197
Da Vinci Surgical System $197 |
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$151
$151 |
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$911
ActivSight $150 |
OFIRMEV $125 |
ThunderBeat $90 |
STRATTICE $77 |
Signia $74 |
Other $395 |
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Dr. Michelle Scerbo works as a general surgery and bariatric surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Scerbo include abdominal problems, hernia surgery, and reconstructive surgery. Patient ratings for Dr. Scerbo average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Scerbo obtained her medical school training at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She is professionally affiliated with UT Physicians.
