Dr. John Gonzalez, MD, San Antonio, TX

About Dr. John Gonzalez

Dr. John J. Gonzalez was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and attended Central Catholic High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University. He then attended The College of Physicians & Surgeons at Columbia University where he was awarded his Medical Degree. His residency in General Surgery was completed at Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. John J. Gonzalez received advanced laparoscopic training under the tutelage of world-renowned laparoscopic surgeon Dr. Morris Franklin at the Texas Endosurgery Institute. During his 2-year fellowship at TEI, he received additional training at the Institut de Recherche Contre les Cancers de l’Appareil Digestif, a minimally invasive surgery center in Strasbourg, France. He also studied foregut and weight loss surgery at the Wakefield Clinic under Dr. Richard Stubbs in Wellington, New Zealand. Dr. John J. Gonzalez works at Sage Bariatric Institute and offers sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and revision bariatric procedures, as well as general surgery procedures. He is the author of numerous journal articles and book chapters in the field of laparoscopic surgery. He has given oral and poster presentations at more than 15 international meetings and has been on the teaching faculty at the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) annual scientific sessions and at the XII International Congress of Endoscopic Surgery in Veracruz, Mexico. Dr. Gonzalez is board certified in general surgery with the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Gonzalez’s patients praise his excellent bedside manner, surgical skills, and compassion. He has been a consistent recipient of the SA Top Doc’s award since 2010.

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Popular visit reasons

Bariatric Surgery Consultation

Gallbladder Removal / Cholecystectomy

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Hiatal Hernia

Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation

Paraesophageal Hernia

Weight Loss Consultation

Weight Loss Surgery Consultation

Bariatric Surgery Consultation

Gallbladder Removal / Cholecystectomy

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Hiatal Hernia

Office location

Sage Bariatric Institute

9618 Huebner Rd, Ste 202, San Antonio, TX 78240

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Education and background

Practice names

Sage Bariatric Institute

Board certifications

American Board of Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - The College of Physicians & Surgeons at Columbia University, Doctor of Medicine
Harvard University, Residency in General Surgery
Texas Endosurgery Institute, Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Laboratoires de Recherche, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Wakefield Hospital, Fellowship in Weight Loss Surgery

Professional memberships

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

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What practice does Dr. John Gonzalez work with?

Dr. John Gonzalez works with Sage Bariatric Institute.

Where is Dr. John Gonzalez's office located?

Dr. John Gonzalez's office is located at 9618 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240.

Which board certifications does Dr. John Gonzalez have?

Dr. John Gonzalez is certified by American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Gonzalez?

Dr. John Gonzalez frequently sees patients for Bariatric Surgery Consultation, Gallbladder Removal / Cholecystectomy , Hiatal Hernia, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. John Gonzalez on their profile.