Richard Benavides, MD a general surgeon specializing in LAP-BAND® surgery has performed over 4,500 LAP-BAND® procedures. Born and raised in the San Antonio area, he currently practices at the Surgery Center of Richardson with True Results in Dallas, TX. Dr. Benavides is Co-Founder of AIGB, parent company of True Results and has been named Top Performing Surgeon 2005 by Inamed Health (now Allergan Medical). In addition to his active surgery schedule, Dr. Benavides has also guided the training of several hundred doctors on the LAP-BAND® procedure and is considered one of the leading LAP-BAND® Surgeons in the country. He is nationally recognized as a leading expert - training other surgeons on how to successfully perform the LAP-BAND® System procedure.
Why I Perform LAP-BAND® Surgery?
"Obese patients are often ostracized in the community which is heartbreaking. Many people struggle with mobility and health issues due to being obese. It was very exciting to discover the LAP-BAND® procedure as a low risk opportunity for weight loss. After patients have lost weight, they stop in and give me a hug, tell me how happy they are in their lives. I find this as the most rewarding part of my practice."
Education
• Residency: Scott & White Hospital, Temple, Texas
• Graduate School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
• University: Virginia Military Institute
Memberships
• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Certifications
• Texas Medical License (1981)
• Alabama Medical License (1987)
Board Certifications
• Board Certified in General Surgery (1988
Lap Band Dallas - Dr. John Marsden, M.D.
John Marsden, M.D. was born in Mineral Wells, Texas. Notably, Dr. Marsden completed his undergraduate with high honors and finished at the top of his graduate school class. He distinguished himself by being named Chief Surgical Resident upon his 5th year of residency. After completion of his general surgery training he was chosen for a cardiovascular fellowship at Baylor Medical Center in Houston, Texas under Dr. Michael DeBakey. Dr. Marsden is one of the most experienced LAP-BAND® surgeons in the nation, having performed over 2,000 laparoscopic gastric bandings.
Why I Perform LAP-BAND® Surgery?
"As a physician, I want to help people improve their health and prevent disease. Obesity is a chronic disease that leads to or aggravates many other conditions and diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, even osteoarthritis. I am so impressed with the LAP-BAND® results and its impact on my patients’ health, that I have focused my practice primarily to it."
Education
• Residency: Texas A & M University, Scott & White Hospital of Temple, TX
• Graduate School: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
• University: Texas Wesleyan College, Ft. Worth, TX
Memberships
• American Medical Association
• Texas Medical Association
• Denton County Medical Society
• International College of Surgeons
• Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society
• Southwestern Surgical Congress
• American College of Surgeons
• American Society of General Surgeons
• Texas Association of Bariatric Surgeons
• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Board Certifications
• American Board of Surgery
• Texas Medical Board Licensed Physician
