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Dr. John Pilcher, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 59
Dr. John Pilcher, MD
4.9 (80 Ratings)

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Dr. John Pilcher, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.
Dr. John Pilcher, MD
4.9 (80 Ratings)
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Dr. John Pilcher, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 59
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Pilcher, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. John Pilcher, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX and has 34 years experience. They graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at University Of Virginia Health System.They currently practice at Sage Bariatric Institute and are affiliated with Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio, Methodist Heart Hospital, Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital and Northeast Baptist Hospital. Dr. Pilcher has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pilcher received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 80 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pilcher is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

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Obesity
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Obesity
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Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Diabetes
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Knee Pain
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pediatric Obesity
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bile Duct Procedure
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hand and Wrist Osteoarthrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Removal Biliary Stones Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Robotic-Assisted Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Robotic-Assisted Sleeve Gastrectomy
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Vein Treatment
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Signature Administrators PPO
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  • Blue Card PPO
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    Open Access Plus
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 San Antonio Office
    9618 Huebner Rd Ste 202, San Antonio, TX 78240

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4.9
Based on 80 Reviews
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Oct 07, 2023
I became Dr. Pilcher's patient after a failed revision by another group and I had severe complications. He persisted until he found the cause and gained my trust by listening to me. I woke up after surgery without feeling like I'd even had surgery. Forever grateful.
Dana R. — Oct 07, 2023
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About Me

Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Of Virginia Health System
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Virginia Health System
    1995
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Pilcher, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pilcher's profile.

Dr. John Pilcher, MD is affiliated with Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio, Methodist Heart Hospital, Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital and Northeast Baptist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Pilcher, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio

    9522 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Heart Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital

    8026 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Northeast Baptist Hospital

    8811 Village Dr, San Antonio, TX