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Texas Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics
Welcome to Texas Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics, a general surgery practice specializing in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. Joel A. Rodriguez, M.D. established Texas Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics to provide thorough and compassionate preoperative guidance, achieve surgical excellence in the operating room, and to help patients achieve long-term postoperative success.

Dr. Rodriguez
Joel Rodriguez, M.D. has extensive experience in the most complex operations and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He trained with world-renowned surgeons and received specialized fellowship training in the use of laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery utilizing the most advanced techniques including robotic-assisted surgery.

Dr. Straus
David J. Straus IV, M.D. is a general surgeon and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He received specialized training in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of California – San Diego in La Jolla, California. He has recently published in the areas of Robotic Foregut Surgery, Revisional Bariatric Surgery, and Robotic Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.

Experienced Doctors
At Texas Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics, we bring the industry’s most experienced surgeons to help you.
Friendly Staff
Our clinical staff are here to help you and be with you during your surgery to provide comfort and care.
On Call 24/7
Our customer service is ready to help and address any questions or concerns you may have at any time.
Flexible Appointments
Texas Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics will do its best to accommodate your busy schedule.
We Offer
SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS
ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPY
OUR ROBOTIC SURGERY
OUR EMERGENCY SURGERY
Three convenient office locations serving
San Antonio and surrounding communities
South San Antonio Office
3103 SE Military Dr., Suite 150 San Antonio TX 78223
210-359-0051
Downtown San Antonio Office
1303 McCullough Ave., Suite 166 San Antonio TX 78212
210-359-0051
Northeast / Schertz Office
3401 FM 3009 Schertz TX 78154
210-359-0051
CALCULATE YOUR BMI (body mass index)
JOIN AN ONLINE SEMINAR
Register for an on-line or in-person weight loss surgery seminar held monthly by Dr. Joel Rodriguez.
INSURANCE CHECK
Our knowledgeable coordinators can verify your insurance benefits for bariatric/weight loss surgery coverage
FINANCING
One simple step to be approved for surgery financing in minutes. It does not affect your credit score.