Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Houston in Nashville, Tennessee 37203

Name: Hugh L. Houston, MD
Last name: Houston
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2001
Years experience: 22
Primary Specialty: Bariatric Surgeon
Business: Nashville Weight Loss Solutions
Address: 2200 Murphy Avenue
City: Nashville
State: Tennessee
Zip Code: 37203
Country: US
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Centennial Medical Center
Education: 
  • Medical: MD, University of Louisville School of Medicine
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: University of Cincinnati Hospital
  • Fellowship: Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
GPS coordinates on map: 36.1589,-86.78209686

Hugh L. Houston, MD

Primary location: 
Location name: Nashville
State: TN
Country: US
Map point: 36.1589,-86.78209686
Treatments: 
  • Duodenal Switch
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
  • Lap Band

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 2551
Answer count: 27
Review count: 4
5 star count: 1
Total star count: 1
Star rating: 2.403663653132
Profile created: Dec 22, 2011
Profile modified: Oct 2, 2019
Profile photo modified: Feb 21, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: May 21, 2013
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Nashville, TN, US. GPS coordinates: 36.1589,-86.78209686

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Gastric Bypass (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Gastric Bypass (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Orbera Intragastric Balloon Prices

  • $6800 – May 17, 2017 – Nashville, TN
  • $6800 – May 17, 2017 – Nashville, TN

Gastric Bypass Prices

  • $48 – Sep 2023 – Nashville, TN
  • $48 – Oct 2018 – Nashville, TN

Gastric Balloon Prices

  • $6800 – May 17, 2017 – Nashville, TN
  • $6800 – May 17, 2017 – Nashville, TN

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
I had lap band surgery on December 10, 2010 and can’t hold down food, what do I do?
Slipped Band
Dec 4, 2017
If a band patient cannot tolerate solid food, it is a slippage until proven otherwise. I would do liquids and protein shakes only and see your band surgeon ASAP.
Lap band in 2012: began vomiting pass 2 yrs. Can’t eat or drink – what should I do and what could b
Slipped Band
Oct 2, 2017
It sounds very concerning for a slipped band and you should see your surgeon asap. If cant see him for some reason, then an ER where bariatric surgery is being done is recommended.
Take care,
Dr H
Is ok to have the ds 4 years later after the gastric sleeve?
Duodenal Switch after failed sleeve
Sep 30, 2017
DS is a good option for inadequate weight loss or weight regain after gastric sleeve. I only offer this option in highly compliant patients as the consequences of non-compliance after the DS is severe vitamin/mineral deficienies that can lead to permanent disabilities. There is a lot of upkeep with the DS so you need to really do your research before making this decision.
Good luck!
Dr Houston
Which balloon is best?
Orbera vs ReShape
Sep 30, 2017
Both balloons are safe and effective for weight loss. There have been some preliminary studies that suggest ReShape has less side effects and a decreased percentage of early removal due to intolerance. I currently offer both balloons and let patients decide which one fits them best. Hope this helps!
Dr H
49f, diabetic getting gastric balloon 9/26/2017. Is it true that the gastric balloon can stay longe
Gastric Balloon
Sep 30, 2017
Gastric balloons in the US are FDA approved for only 6 months duration. Beyond that time frame, there is an increased risk for deflation with migration into the intestines. This could potentially cause an intestinal obstruction requiring surgery to repair. The European Union has recently approved Orbera365 for 12 months use but it isn’t available in the US yet.
Need help with the situation. I had the lap band 8 years ago. I feel as if something is always stuc
Vomiting after gastric band
Jul 14, 2017
Laura,
It sounds like your band is too tight. It’s either because the band was adjusted too tight or your band has slipped. To me, it’s a slippage til proven otherwise. You need to get back in with your surgeon for evaluation.
Good Luck!
Dr H
Still vomiting every day several times after Roux en Y Gastric Pass. What can stop it?
Vomiting after gastric bypass
Jul 13, 2017
Anna,
You probably have a “stricture” or narrowing at the connection between your new stomach pouch and the intestines. It is a known complication after gastric bypass and must be ruled out if a patient can not tolerate solids in the first few months after surgery. Contact your surgeons office and they should arrange for a GI doctor to stretch the openning for you. It is a pretty simple outpatient procedure. In the meantime, push your fluids…

Last updated on 12/26/2023