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Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD

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(Brad E Snyder , MD)

(49 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (2002)

Professional interests include: robotic surgery, laparoscopic duodenal switch, weight loss, and more.

6500 West Loop S Ste 200-E
Bellaire, TX 77401

(713) 486-1330

Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Bellaire, TX specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, UT Physicians, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital and Memorial Hermann.

Office Locations

6500 West Loop S Ste 200-E
Bellaire, TX 77401

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UT Physicians

27700 Northwest Freeway Suite 100
Cypress, TX 77433

(713) 486-1330

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Some issues Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bellaire, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	206
gastrointestinal procedures	82
minimally invasive procedures	82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	40
weight management	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bellaire, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	169
gastrointestinal procedures	63
minimally invasive procedures	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32
weight management	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bellaire, TX during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	184
gastrointestinal procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	30
weight management	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bellaire, TX during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	145
gastrointestinal procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bellaire, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	149
gastrointestinal procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	98

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	89

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bellaire, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	98
gastrointestinal procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	51

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bellaire, TX were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

bypass surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	116
gastrointestinal procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	34
weight management	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	61
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	7
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	0
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2002. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (2002)

Residency: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

UT Physicians

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital

Memorial Hermann

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Superior Health Plan

Amerigroup Star Plus

Amerigroup Star

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

AARP

MultiPlan

United Healthcare Medicare Complete

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Galaxy Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Coventry

HealthSmart

First Health

Beech Street

HealthLink

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

Community Health Choice Chip

Independant Medical Systems

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Community Health Choice

Amerivantage

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Reny Company Worker's Comp

WorkLink Worker's Comp

OccuNet PPO - PPO Network

Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp

Medicare Traditional

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP

USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network

Medicus International - PPO Network

Community Health Choice Star

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 49 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bellaire, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-16

He did my weight loss surgery and I was very amazed with everything. I had no pain minimal scarring and he always checked on me when I was in the hospital. I recommend this Dr.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brad E. Snyder Sr, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$154,252 Da Vinci Surgical System $154,252
Endogastric Solutions, Inc	$6,346 EsophyX $6,346
APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC	$4,268 Orbera $3,757	Overstitch and or LapBand $346	LapBand $84	OVERSTITCH AND OR ORBERA $81
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$2,094 LUNA $1,908	DERMACELL $187
Allergan Inc.	$1,208 STRATTICE $1,113	STRATTICE LAP $89	DALVANCE $6
Other	$6,082 PHASIX $572	AlloDerm $568	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $393	Uterine Surgery $367	SYNECOR Biomaterial $347	Other $3,835

**Types of Payments**
Education	$110,600
Food and Beverage	$17,982
Travel and Lodging	$17,570
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$13,500
Honoraria	$8,300
Other	$6,299

Biography

Dr. Brad Snyder's specialties are general surgery and bariatric surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Snyder include sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic duodenal switch, and hernia surgery. Dr. Snyder is rated highly by his patients. He appears to be in-network for Amerigroup, Blue California, Coventry, and more. Dr. Snyder's education and training includes medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, UT Physicians, and Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital. He welcomes new patients at his office inBellaire, TX as reported by UT Physicians.