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Samer Mattar, MD, General Surgery, Houston, TX

Samer G Mattar MD FACS, FRCS Edin, FASBS, ABOM

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery


Professor, Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine

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  • 1977 Butler BlvdSte E6.100Houston, TX 77030

  • Phone+1 713-798-6673

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Summary

  • Dr. Samer Mattar is a bariatric surgeon in Houston, TX. He is Professor of Surgery and Chief of Division of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He is dedicated to treating all stages of the metabolic syndrome through a continuum of care that includes lifestyle and behavioral therapy, medical weight loss, endoscopic procedures, and surgical operations.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2000 - 2002
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2000
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 1997
  • Cairo University School of Medicine
    Cairo University School of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License Current
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2014 - 2023
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2017 - 2022
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2002 - 2006
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1997 - 2005
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Obesity Medicine
    American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
  • Diplomate
    American Board of Obesity MedicineDiplomate

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Weight Loss: Is Medicine or Surgery the Right Path for You?
    Weight Loss: Is Medicine or Surgery the Right Path for You?April 16th, 2025
  • Achieving Holistic Health with Weight Loss Surgery
    Achieving Holistic Health with Weight Loss SurgeryJune 10th, 2021
  • Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?
    Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?April 7th, 2021
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