Richard E. Symmonds, Jr, MD, FACS

  • Director of Bariatric Surgery, Division of General Surgery
  • General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery

    Faculty Rank - Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
    Associate Professor of Surgery

    Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, MD, 1974
  • Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO, BA, 1970
  • Specialty Training
  • General Surgery Residency, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY
  • Internship, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA
  • Scott & White Appointment
    August 30, 1979

    Board Certification
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery
  • Patient Care Emphasis
    Abdominal Laparoscopic Surgery, Abdominal Wall Surgery, Gallbladder Disease, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic Lap Band Surgery, Traumatic Injuries

    Professional Activities
  • American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
  • Awards
  • Chief Resident, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 1978-1979

  • Locations


    Temple Clinic
    2401 S. 31st St.
    Temple, TX 76508

    Appointments