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Dr. Oscar Alejandro Olavarria, MD is a general surgeon in Bellaire, TX specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Central University of Venezuela Faculty of Medicine in 2013 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Oscar Alejandro Olavarria, MD is affiliated with UT Physicians, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC), Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann and Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital.
Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)
Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.
By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.
Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.
Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.
Dr. Oscar Alejandro Olavarria, MD graduated from Central University of Venezuela Faculty of Medicine in 2013. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Central University of Venezuela Faculty of Medicine (2013)
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (2016)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Oscar Alejandro Olavarria, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Oscar Alejandro Olavarria, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.
According to our sources, Dr. Oscar Alejandro Olavarria, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Oscar Alejandro Olavarria, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 34 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Oscar Alejandro Olavarria, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bellaire, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Oscar Alejandro Olavarria, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,048
DAVINCI XI $1,000 |
Da Vinci Surgical System $48 |
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$881
STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS $680 |
NATRELLE $138 |
STRATTICE $63 |
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$244
OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $244 |
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$221
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $221 |
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$179
SEAMGUARD $179 |
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$639
Phasix Mesh $159 |
STRATTICE $134 |
MONOCRYL $121 |
LigaSure $112 |
GELFOAM $23 |
Other $90 |
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Dr. Oscar Olavarria practices general surgery. He is conversant in Spanish. Clinical interests for Dr. Olavarria include gallbladder problems, abdominal hernia surgery, and hepatobiliary surgery. His professional affiliations include Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dr. Olavarria attended medical school at Central University of Venezuela Faculty of Medicine. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He most likely takes Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He welcomes new patients at his office inBellaire, TX as reported by UT Physicians.
