Robert Carpenter, MD MPH
17 Patients
4 Reviews
About Robert Carpenter
Robert Carpenter MD Bariatric SurgeonBaylor Scott & White Health Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency Program Director MIS & Bariatric Surgery Education, Scott & White Healthcare System Specialties Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery Patient Care Emphasis Abdominal Laparoscopic Surgery, Abdominal Wall Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gallbladder Disease, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic Lap Band Surgery, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minimally Invasive Procedures, Robotic Surgery, Single/Limited Incision Laparoscopic Surgery, Surgical Endoscopy Board Certification Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery Baylor Scott & White Appointment October 5, 2009 Education Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, MPH, 2004-2006 Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, MD, 1995-1999 Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, BS, Magna Cum Laude, 1991-1995 Specialty Training Laparoscopic, Endoscopic, and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN General Surgery Residency, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN Faculty Rank - Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine Assistant Professor of Surgery Publications and Research Awards and Honors Jay W. Hillman Award for Education as the resident deemed to be the best teacher & role model by the third and fourth year students at VSM, 2008 Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society as elected by VSM students, 2006 CANDLE (Caring, Advocating, Nurturing, Determination, Leadership, & Empathy) Award as selected by VSM students, 2005 Health Services Research Fellowship, 2004-2006 J. Kenneth Jacobs, M.D. Resident Research Scholarship, 2004 Professional Memberships American College of Surgeon
Accreditations
- ASMBS Center of Excellence; ACS Level 1A Accredited Bariatric Center
Listed procedures
- Adjustable Gastric Band
- Gastric Bypass
- Revision Surgery
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
Group Memberships
- ACS
Practice and contact
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Temple, Texas 76502Get directions
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Phone 254-724-2760
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