LoneStar Bariatrics proudly serves patients from Frisco at our Plano office, conveniently located just 18 minutes away, with additional locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Led by Dr. Chad Carlton, our team specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery, providing comprehensive support from your first consultation through recovery and long-term success.
Serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Communities
LoneStar Bariatrics is dedicated to helping patients achieve lasting improvements in their health through advanced, minimally invasive bariatric surgery. Led by Dr. Carlton, our board-certified bariatric and general surgeon with 15+ years of experience, we offer compassionate care. From your initial consultation through surgery and follow-up, our team is committed to supporting you with education, guidance, and attentive care at every stage of your weight loss journey.
Our Plano office is conveniently located for patients throughout Frisco and the surrounding areas, while our additional locations in Arlington and Waxahachie make expert bariatric care accessible across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Wherever you visit us, you can expect the same experienced team and patient-first approach focused on your long-term success.
Meet Dr. Chad Carlton
Dr. Chad Carlton is a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon with more than 15 years of experience helping patients improve their health through minimally invasive surgery. A Dallas native, he completed advanced fellowship training in bariatric, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery under internationally recognized robotic surgery pioneer Dr. Erik Wilson.
Dr. Carlton is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. His commitment to surgical excellence has earned him multiple D Magazine Top Doctor awards, as voted by his physician peers.
Beyond his credentials, Dr. Carlton is known for his compassionate, approachable style and hands-on involvement in every patient’s care. He believes successful bariatric surgery extends beyond the operating room and provides attentive guidance, education, and long-term support from the initial consultation through recovery and lifelong weight management.
Primary Bariatric Procedures
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery creates a small stomach pouch that is connected to a lower portion of the small intestine, allowing food to bypass most of the stomach and some of the intestine. This procedure limits meal size while reducing calorie and nutrient absorption. It also changes gut hormone signaling, helping decrease hunger and support long-term weight loss.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery removes approximately 80% of the stomach, leaving a narrow, sleeve-shaped stomach that holds much less food. Since part of the stomach responsible for producing the hunger hormone ghrelin is removed, many patients experience reduced appetite. This restrictive procedure supports sustainable weight loss without intestinal bypass.
Duodenal Switch
The duodenal switch combines a gastric sleeve with an intestinal bypass to provide both restriction and malabsorption. After reducing stomach size, the surgeon reroutes part of the small intestine so fewer calories and nutrients are absorbed during digestion. This procedure also produces powerful hormonal changes that improve appetite regulation and blood sugar control, making it one of the most effective bariatric procedures for severe obesity.
Gastric Balloon
A gastric balloon is a non-surgical weight loss treatment that involves placing a soft, expandable balloon inside the stomach. Once filled with saline or gas, the balloon occupies space within the stomach, helping you feel full sooner and stay satisfied longer. With nutrition counseling and lifestyle changes, it supports meaningful weight loss while remaining completely reversible.
Why Choose LoneStar Bariatrics?
LoneStar Bariatrics provides advanced minimally invasive surgical care with compassionate, personalized support for patients from Frisco and throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Led by Dr. Chad Carlton, a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon, our team welcomes you at our conveniently located Plano office, just 18 minutes from Frisco. Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward lasting weight loss and better health.
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