Dr. Audencio Alanis received his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Monterrey, Mexico in 1978. After moving to the United States he did surgical residencies at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton New Jersey/ Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, and St. Mary Hospital, Waterbury, CN/ Yale University, New Haven, CN. He received surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Dr. Alanis is certified by the American Board of Abdominal Surgery. He is also a member of numerous medical and surgical Professional associations including the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons and S.A.G.E.S.

Dr. Alanis has worked in Texas since 1986 and today 95% of his practice in Bariatrics. He has handled over 1600 Bariatric cases both open and laproscopic procedures, including lap bands. His determination to bring the best to his patients is a value he takes very seriously. To help meet this goal he works diligently to stay abreast of the latest information about bariatrics and frequently attends educational opportunities.

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS

Amercian Obesity Association
American Hernia Society
American Medical Association
American Society of Abdominal Surgeons
American Society of Bariatric Surgery
Harris County Medical Society
Hispanic American Medical Association of Houston
Houston Academy of Medicine
Inter-American College of Physicians and Surgeons
International College of Surgeons
Texas Medical Association
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007 – 2008
Chairman of Medical Executive Committee
Surgery Specialty Hospital of America
Houston, TX

2006 – 2007
Chairman of Credentialing
Twelve Oaks Medical Center
Houston, TX

2004 – 2005
Program Director of Bariactric Surgery
Twelve Oaks Medical Center
Houston, TX

2004-2005
Chairman of Bariatric Surgery
Doctor's Hospital Parkway
Houston, TX

2001-2002
Chief of Surgery
Doctor's Hospital Parkway/Tidwell
Houston, TX

2001-2002
Vice-Chairman of Surgery
East Houston Regional Medical Center
Houston, TX

2000-2001
Chairman of Surgery
East Houston Regional Medical Center
Houston, TX

1998-1999
Vice-Chairman of Surgery
East Houston Regional Medical Center
Houston, TX

1996-1997
Member of the Board of Trustees
Columbia East Houston Medical Center
Houston, TX

1994-1995
Chairman of Surgery
Doctors Hospital East Loop
Houston, TX

1992-1993
Chairman of Surgery
Doctors Hospital East Loop
Houston, TX

1988-1990
Chief of Surgery
Memorial Hospital
Port Lavaca, TX

EDUCATION/TRAINING

1969 – 1971
Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
Pre-Med

1971 – 1978
Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
Medical Doctor

1979 – 1981
Private Practice
Houston, TX

1982 – 1984
St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, NJ
Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA
Categorical Residency: Gen. Sur: Pgy-1/2

Nov. 1984
American College of Surgeons
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CN
Advance Trauma Life Support Provider

1984 – 1987
St. Mary Hospital, Waterbury, CN
Yale University, New Haven, CN
Residency: Gen.Sur: PGY-3/5

1985 – 1986
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
Alumni – Surgical Oncology Training

Sept. 1997
American College of Surgeons
UT Medical School
Houston, TX
Advance Trauma Life Support Provider

Feb. 2002
American College of Surgeons
UT Medical School
Galveston, TX
Advance Trauma Life Support Provider
Reverification

Feb. 2002
UTSW Medical Center
Dallas, TX
SW Center for Invasive Surgery
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

Aug. 2002
UTSW Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Fellowship Program

Dec. 2005
Inamed Health Sponsored Training Program
New York, NY
Lap Band System Workshop

Aug. 2006
American Society of Bariatric Surgery
San Francisco, CA
Advanced Bariatric Life Support

HONORS AND AWARDS

June ’88 – June’90
May ’95 – May’97
Aug ’97 – Aug ‘00
Mar ’00 – Mar ‘03
Mar ’03 – Mar ‘06
Physician’s Recognition Award
American Medical Association