CodyStarnesMDFACS, FASMBS, DABS-FPMBS

Bariatric Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Chief of Surgery Trauma Medical Director

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Office
2627 N Masters Dr
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone+1 903-771-0810

Fax+1 361-703-5101

I'm a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. Born, raised, and completely trained in the great state of Texas.

University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2014 - 2015
University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2014
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2009
University of North TexasBS, Biology, Suma Cum Laude, 2001 - 2004

TX State Medical License 2010 - 2025
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Focused Practice Designation in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
American College of SurgeonsAdvanced Trauma Life Support
American Heart AssociationACLS Provider
American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric SurgerySatisfactory Training in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
FLSFundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery
Intuitive Surgicalda Vinci Robotic Certification
MEDERI Therapeutics, Inc.Stretta Certification

Golden Chopsticks Award for Excellence in Minimaly Invasive Surgery UT Houston General Surgery Residency, 2014
President's List 2001-2004
National Dean's List 2001-2004
Alpha Epsilon Delta - President University of North Texas, 2003
State Champion in Biology UIL, 2001
Outstanding Senior in Biological Sciences Award 2004
Lucille Murchison Undergraduate Scholarship 2004
Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Scholarship 2004
Student National Medical Association Scholar 2003
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PubMed

17 citations
The economy of motion of the totally robotic gastric bypass: technique, learning curve, and outcomes of a fellowship-trained, robotic bariatric surgeon.
Christopher Starnes, David C Gochnour, Brian Hall, Erik B. Wilson, Brad Elliot Snyder
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A. 2015-05-14

Journal Articles

Words of Caution Regarding Adjustable Gastric Band Tubing
Starnes C, Mehta SS, Walker PA, Bajwa KS, Wilson EB, Shah SK, CRSLS, 2015
Retained gastric band tubing resulting in large bowel obstruction
Starnes C, Mehta SS, Shah SK, Bajwa KS, Wilson EB, Walker PA, CRSLS, 2014

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