Bariatric Surgery Clinic - Brooke Army Medical Center
Bariatric Surgery • Warrenton, VA • Since 1879
About
Summary: - Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) is the U.S. Army’s premier medical institution and a 425-bed academic medical center located at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. It is the DoD’s largest facility and the only Level 1 trauma center in the department. - BAMC offers comprehensive surgical and medical care, including a dedicated Center for the Intrepid (outpatient rehabilitation) and the US Army Institute for Surgical Research (burn center). It serves wounded service members and the local community. - The center operates as a large, multi-organization system with more than 8,000 staff (military, civilian, and contractors) and numerous clinical and research programs. - It has a nationwide footprint with a Fort Sam Houston HQ and several operating sites in the San Antonio area; not specifically listed as a Warrenton bariatric clinic. Note: The page describes BAMC as a major military medical facility but does not indicate a Bariatric Surgery Clinic location in Warrenton.
Clinic Type
Bariatric Surgery
Address
General Surgery Clinic, Medical Mall, 2nd Floor
Phone
210-916-9023
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Opening Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Phone contact for appointments (210-916-9023) provides appointment/information; no explicit payment options stated
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is the Bariatric Clinic and how does one qualify?
Bariatric surgery is available for overweight individuals with obesity-related conditions; the clinic offers seminars and self-referral; referrals from PCM are accepted.
What are the Bariatric Clinic seminar schedule and self-referral process?
The Bariatric Clinic is a self-referral clinic and offers informational seminars on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays of each month. You may stop by the Bariatric Clinic on the 2nd floor of the Medical Mall in the General Surgery Clinic, or call 210-916-9023 to set up an appointment. The Bariatric Clinic will also accept referrals from your Primary Care Manager, to be seen visit your PCM and request a Bariatric consult.
Where is the Bariatric Clinic located?
Bariatric Clinic is located on the second floor of the Medical Mall in the General Surgery Clinic at BAMC.
What conditions qualify a patient for bariatric surgery?
Overweight individuals with obesity-related conditions such as Type II Diabetes, Hypertension, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma, Hyperlipidemia, GERD, or other obesity-related conditions may qualify for bariatric surgery.
What types of bariatric surgery are performed at BAMC?
Three kinds of laparoscopic bariatric surgeries are performed: Adjustable Gastric Band, Gastric Bypass, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Is there a bariatric support group?
Yes, a Bariatric Support Group is held on the 1st Wednesday of each month in the main dining room in the lower level of BAMC. No appointment is required.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- U.S. News & World Report / CMS HCAHPS: 4.9 / 5 (2,185 completed surveys)
Patients praise
- High-quality care and professional medical staff
- Accredited bariatric surgery program with successful outcomes
- Excellent communication from specific doctors and nursing staff
- Strong overall hospital patient satisfaction ratings (4 out of 5 stars)
- National recognition for bariatric surgery patient outcomes
Common complaints
- Long wait times for administrative tasks like discharge paperwork
- Difficulty getting informed by staff after family members' surgeries
- Lack of response to patient concerns submitted through the Patient Experience Branch
- Long wait times at the pharmacy
"The folks at BAMC hit it out of the park again!! I had to have a parathyroidectomy... All of the BAMC staff did a terrific job also... They were all very professional, respectful, nice and helpful."
— LocalityBiz user review"Terrible service. I don’t really write reviews, but considering I sat around for 13 hrs waiting to get discharged was insane."
— LocalityBiz user review"Love Dr. Hester!! She is thorough and takes the time to listen and address parental concerns. She’s not just churning and burning through appointments."
— Patient feedback from JOES survey via Army.milSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- BAMC clinics currently enrolling TRICARE Prime members | Article | The United States Army — Aug 5, 2025
- BAMC clinics currently enrolling TRICARE Prime members > Joint Base San Antonio > News — Aug 6, 2025
- Patients rank DHN Central clinics ‘best of the best’ - DHA.mil — Sep 23, 2025
- [PDF] 2026-2027 Central Virginia VA Health Care System Psychology ... — Jul 14, 2025
- BAMC receives 2025 Digital Health Most Wired recognition > Brooke Army Medical Center > Articles — Feb 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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