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Dr. Oscar A. Olavarria, MD is a general surgeon in Bellaire, TX specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Central University of Venezuela Faculty of Medicine in 2013 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Oscar A. Olavarria, MD is affiliated with UT Physicians, Memorial Hermann and NLUC PLLC.
6500 West Loop S Ste 200-E
Bellaire, TX 77401
11049 Memorial Hermann Drive Suite 200
Pearland, TX 77584
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713) 486-1330, 6500 West Loop S Suite 200-e
Bellaire, TX 77401
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.
Dr. Oscar A. Olavarria, MD graduated from Central University of Venezuela Faculty of Medicine in 2013. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Central University of Venezuela Faculty of Medicine (2013)
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (2016)
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Oscar A. Olavarria, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Oscar A. Olavarria, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, Aetna, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.
According to our sources, Dr. Oscar A. Olavarria, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Oscar A. Olavarria, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,048
DAVINCI XI $1,000 |
Da Vinci Surgical System $48 |
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$881
STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS $680 |
NATRELLE $138 |
STRATTICE $63 |
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$244
OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $244 |
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$221
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $221 |
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$179
SEAMGUARD $179 |
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$639
Phasix Mesh $159 |
STRATTICE $134 |
MONOCRYL $121 |
LigaSure $112 |
GELFOAM $23 |
Other $90 |
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| $71 |
Dr. Oscar Olavarria is a specialist in general surgery. He is especially interested in hepatobiliary surgery, hernia surgery, and acid reflux (GERD). His hospital/clinic affiliations include Memorial Hermann and UT Physicians. Dr. Olavarria appears to be an in-network provider for Amerigroup, Blue California, Coventry, and more. After completing medical school at Central University of Venezuela Faculty of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish.
