About Texas Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics

Our StoryTexas Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics

Texas Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics was established with a commitment to providing advanced surgical care to patients across Texas. Our team, led by Joel A. Rodriguez, MD, FACS, and David J. Strauss, M.D., brings together a wealth of expertise and experience in a wide range of surgical specialties. While our foundation lies in bariatric surgery, our practice also provides a comprehensive suite of general surgical procedures.

Comprehensive Surgical Services

At Texas Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics, we offer a diverse range of surgical services, ensuring that each patient receives care tailored to their specific needs. Our areas of expertise include:

Robotic Surgery: Leveraging the latest in robotic technology, we perform minimally invasive surgeries with precision and reduced recovery times.

Laparoscopic Surgery: Our team excels in laparoscopic procedures, offering a less invasive option with quicker recovery for various general and weight loss surgeries.

Weight Loss Surgery: We continue to lead in bariatric surgery, providing procedures such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, and revision surgeries to help our patients achieve their weight loss goals.

Emergency Surgery: Our surgeons are highly experienced in handling emergency surgeries, where quick, decisive action is critical to saving lives and managing complex conditions.

Surgical Weight Loss

Robotic Surgery

Advanced Laparoscopy

Emergency Surgery

Trusted Surgeons in San Antonio, Texas

Your Health, Our Priority

At Texas Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics, our surgeons are committed to providing the best care possible. With years of specialized training and a deep connection to our community, our team is here to ensure that your experience is both positive and personalized. We take the time to understand your needs, supporting you every step of the way—from surgery to recovery. Your health and well-being are our top priorities, and we’re dedicated to helping you achieve your goals with compassion and expertise.

Joel A. Rodriguez, MD, FACS

Founder & CEO
Board Certified General Surgeon

Joel A. Rodriguez MD FACS is a board-certified general surgeon with specialized fellowship training in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery from Duke University Medical Center. Since 2012, he has performed over 800 bariatric surgeries, including complex procedures like the duodenal switch and revisions of previous bariatric operations.

David J. Straus, MD

Board Certified General Surgeon

David J. Straus IV, MD 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.

Colorectal & Abdominal Surgery

Dialysis Access Surgery

Endocrine / Thyroid Surgery

Gallbladder & Biliary Surgery

GI Surgery

Skin & Soft Tissue Surgery

Hernia Surgery

Oncology & Special Surgery

Colorectal & Abdominal Conditions

Gallbladder & Biliary Conditions

Gastrointestinal (GI) Conditions

Hernias

Endocrine / Thyroid Conditions

Skin & Soft Tissue Conditions