Dr. Irfan Wadiwala is a fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon and board-certified general surgeon who provides advanced weight loss surgery and nonsurgical weight loss solutions at Houston Surgical Weight Loss in Houston, Texas. He is committed to helping patients achieve long-term health through safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Experience

With over 18 years of surgical experience, Dr. Wadiwala has performed thousands of successful bariatric procedures with excellent outcomes. He previously served as the Director of Bariatric Surgery at CyFair Medical Center, where he led and expanded minimally invasive bariatric services.

His expertise includes:

• Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and revision bariatric surgery

• Advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques

• Hernia repairs, gallbladder removal, appendectomies, cyst removals, and other general surgeries

Dr. Wadiwala maintains privileges at multiple Houston hospitals, including:

• HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

• St. Luke’s Health – The Vintage Hospital

• Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

He is also an active member of major professional organizations, such as ASMBS, SAGES, Harris County Medical Society, and the Texas Medical Association. He continues to enhance his skills by attending national bariatric surgery conferences and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies.

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Education & Training

• Fellowship, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery – Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center

• General Surgery Residency – Martin Luther King and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Los Angeles

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Summa Cum Laude – Western University, Pomona, CA

• Board-Certified in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery

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Personal & Patient Care Philosophy

Dr. Wadiwala believes in treating the whole person—not just the condition—and guides patients through every step of their weight loss journey, from preoperative education to long-term follow-up. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, playing basketball, horseback riding, and traveling.