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Dr. Nabil Tariq, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Aga Khan University Medical College (2000)

Professional interests include: gallbladder problems, hiatal hernia, minimally invasive surgery, and more.

6550 FANNIN STREET SUITE 1501
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-5141

Dr. Nabil Tariq, MD, FACS is a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Nabil Tariq, MD, FACS is affiliated with Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

6550 FANNIN STREET SUITE 1501
Houston, TX 77030

Address:

16651 Southwest Freeway Suite 450
Sugar Land, TX 77479

Some issues Dr. Nabil Tariq, MD, FACS can help you with:

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.

hospital care	290
inpatient care	290

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	40
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	58
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

doctor visit	49
hospital care	169
inpatient care	169

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	21
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	59
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

doctor visit	94
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	136

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	53
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

doctor visit	135
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120
minimally invasive procedures	12
weight management	13

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	18
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	52
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

doctor visit	133
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
minimally invasive procedures	16
weight management	17

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	47
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	115
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	56
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

doctor visit	186
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
minimally invasive procedures	16

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	57
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

doctor visit	130
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	40
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	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	53
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nabil Tariq, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nabil Tariq, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

bypass surgery	12
doctor visit	139
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106
minimally invasive procedures	21
weight management	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil Tariq, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Female	100
Male	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	40
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	99
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	7
75 to 84	11
Less than 65	65
65 to 74	65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil Tariq, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Nabil Tariq, MD, FACS graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College in 2000. He completed residency at Beaumont Hospitals. He has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College (2000)

Residency: Beaumont Hospitals

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nabil Tariq, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-17

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Everyone was extremely professional, efficient and friendly.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$12,010 Da Vinci Surgical System $12,010
Davol Inc.	$2,105 SURGICAL $1,585	Phasix Mesh $386	VENTRALIGHT $88	PHASIX $47
Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices & Diagnostics Group - Latin America, L.L.C.	$1,535 ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY Curved Intraluminal Stapler $1,535
Covidien Sales LLC	$1,364 Mesh $1,000	Endo Stapling $125	Biologic Mesh $122	Vessel Sealing $117
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$1,285 BIO A Tissue Reinforcement $1,200	PROPATEN Vascular Graft $85
Other	$4,548 Parietex $1,000	LigaSure $786	Signia $419	LINX Reflux Management System $312	AlloDerm $181	Other $1,851

**Types of Payments**
Education	$11,000
Food and Beverage	$4,879
Honoraria	$2,400
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,000
Consulting Fee	$1,462
Other	$1,107

Research Payments

Dr. Nabil Tariq, MD, FACS has received 2 research payments totaling $1,785.

Biography

Dr. Nabil Tariq's areas of specialization are general surgery and bariatric surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Tariq include obesity, minimally invasive surgery, and pain. Before completing his residency at Beaumont Hospitals, Dr. Tariq attended medical school at Aga Khan University Medical College. He is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist. He has an open panel in Houston, TX according to Doctor.com.