Louis Fox, MD was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Of distinction, Dr. Fox was the first surgeon in Dallas to perform the laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder and then went on to perform and teach other advanced laparoscopic surgical procedures. Subsequently, he received advanced training in bariatric surgery and presently, Dr. Fox limits his weight loss surgery to the LAP-BAND® procedure. Being a board certified surgeon and having performed thousands of advanced laparoscopic and bariatric procedures, Dr. Fox has become a leader in providing the highest quality weight loss program available with great outcomes, very high patient satisfaction, and excellent long-term weight loss results.
Dr. Fox was chosen as one of the Best Bariatric Doctors in Dallas for 2007 and 2008 in D Magazine.
Why I Perform LAP-BAND® Surgery?
"I find it very fulfilling to watch our patients become healthier and enjoy a more active lifestyle. I am very excited to be part of a great team of professionals that can help change people's lives. Not only can we provide the means for effective long term weight loss, but also the ability to improve, or even resolve, multiple health problems. LAP-BAND® surgery has become the most rewarding and satisfying part of my general and bariatric surgery practice!"
Education
• Residency:
Wayne State University/Detroit General Hospital (1980)
Baylor Medical Center (Fellowship, Peripheral Vascular Surgery)
• Graduate School: University of Maryland (Medical Degree)
• University: University of Maryland
Memberships
• American Society of Bariatric Surgeons (ASBS)
• Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS)
• American Society of General Surgeons
• Dallas County Medical Society
• General Surgery Association of North Texas (GSANT)
• Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• Texas Medical Association
Certifications
• American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellowship (FACS)
