General & Bariatric Surgery - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - Sugar Land, TX

Our general surgeons treat a range of conditions, including: 

• Anal fissures

• Cancer

• Colorectal cancer

• Crohn’s disease

• Gallbladder removal

• Hemorrhoids

• Hernias

• Cushing’s disease

• Hyperparathyroidism

• Hypoparathyroidism

• Thyroid cancer

• Thyroid nodules

Explore general surgery

Yes. Depending on the procedure and your overall health, you may not require an overnight stay following surgery. Some common outpatient surgeries are cataract surgery, hernia repair, tonsillectomy and vasectomy. Speak with your doctor to learn more.

Yes. With modern technologies at their fingertips, our surgeons have expertise in many types of traditional and minimally invasive surgery, which often results in less scarring and faster healing. These include:

• Laparoscopy, which uses small “keyhole” cuts and a camera to perform operations in the abdomen

• Endoscopy, which uses the body’s natural openings and a camera to perform the procedure

• Robotic surgery, which uses a series of tiny incisions and very small surgical instruments

A colonoscopy examines your colon and rectum for polyps or cancer. We recommend starting screenings by age 45 if you are at average risk, or earlier if you have a family history of colorectal cancer.

We accept most major insurance plans. All insurance copays, coinsurance and deductibles are due at the time of service. Please be prepared to settle these before you leave our office. 

To ensure accurate billing and timely communication, please inform our office of any changes to your address, phone number or insurance information. This helps us file claims correctly and avoid unnecessary billing issues.

Yes. Depending on the procedure and your overall health, you may not require an overnight stay following surgery. Some common outpatient surgeries are cataract surgery, hernia repair, tonsillectomy and vasectomy. Speak with your doctor to learn more.