Wilson, Erik B.

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Erik B. Wilson, MD

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Specialty:
Surgery – General
Surgery – Hernia and Abdominal Reconstruction
Surgery – Reflux and Foregut
Surgery – Weight Loss
Clinical Interests:
General, Bariatric, Reflux Surgery
Board Certification:
American Board of Surgery
Education/Training

Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine, 1996

Residency
Scott and White Texas A&M, 2001

Fellowship
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2002

Dr. Erik Wilson is a Professor of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and the Director of the UT Physicians Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas.

He is the Chief of Elective General Surgery for the medical school Department of Surgery.  He is also the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery for the Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC.

He is committed to a personal approach to the surgical care of patients with an emphasis on safe surgery through very small incisions and is a leader of advanced robotic surgery.

25 Patient Review(s) / 176 Surveys

06/03/20
Top notch in educating you about your treatment. *Dr. Erik Wilson is superb!!
06/01/20
Overall, I am very impressed with Dr. Wilson's care, concerns, level of attention and proposed treatment. My treatment is on going, but I would highly recommend Dr. Wilson to others in my friend and family group.
05/15/20
Awesome.
05/14/20
Very good discussion during appointment. received good advice and setup follow up appointment to address concerns. Great job!
04/10/20
It was great being able to see and talk with the doctor.
04/09/20
Already referred Dr. Wilson to others.
03/12/20
Definitely! the best provider, Dr. Wilson took time to explain the procedure and answer my questions.
03/12/20
Everyone in the office is very helpful
02/23/20
Dr. Eric Wilson was impressive and was knowledgeable about my condition even having called the OBGYN who referred me to him before he came in to talk with me. [...] [...] [...] he already knew my situation and had a game plan to move forward with! I [...] [...] [...] [...] and I will definitely take his advice and follow his plan. He was also smart and direct and personable, all leading me to think he is a great doctor!
02/22/20
Makes it difficult when you can only schedule appointments to see the doctor on one day a week. This is ridiculous.
02/13/20
Dr. Wilson makes his patients feel as though he truly cares. He listens. He always includes me in my plan of care and goal setting.
02/01/20
I had an [...] [...] fixed, and was also concerned about the aesthetic. Dr. Wilson and his team were patient with me as I voiced my concerns, and provided me with information as to what could reasonably be done. I always appreciate candor and having information upfront.
01/30/20
Dr. Erik Wilson is the best.
01/30/20
Very good doctor.
01/25/20
Dr. Wilson is an excellent surgeon. I had minimal pain and the incisions healed beautifully. Dr. Wilson is very patient, knowledgeable and compassionate physician.
01/23/20
Made a plan for the next year.
12/28/19
Dr. Erik Wilson has always been straight forward with me on options and listened and acted to what I was wanting. I could not be more pleased with Dr. Wilson and his entire staff.
12/28/19
I have recommended several people to see Dr. Erik Wilson.
12/27/19
I can't say enough about *Dr. Erik Wilson. He was more than patient with me, took the time to explain any and all treatment, was more than kind and caring. I would definitely recommend him.
12/27/19
will definitely refer others to Dr. Wilson as he is very attentive and escalated my medical treatment making it a stress-less process.
12/19/19
great manner and answering questions.
12/12/19
risk and benefits have not been discussed. I asked questions to the fellow and was told more about the conversion, so I was able to get a lot from her.
12/12/19
good.
12/12/19
I trust Dr. Wilson, but he really needs to spend more time with his patients, understanding their concerns, answering questions and making patients feel at ease with the life altering surgeries he provides.
11/02/19
I always learn something new with each visit, everyone is very thorough with explanations, and educating me with procedures.

Present Title and Affiliation

  • Professor, Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School
  • Chief, Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas, Department of Surgery
  • Medical Directory, Bariatric Surgery, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
  • Service Chief, General Surgery, Memorial Hermann -Texas Medical Center
  • Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs, McGovern Medical School

Honors and Awards

  • 1988-1992 — Texas A&M University President’s Endowed Scholar; Robert A. Welch Foundation Scholarship for Biochemistry; Texas A&M University Honors Program Fellow; Texas A&M University Dept. of Biochemistry & Biophysics; Beckman Academic Achievement Award; American Institute of Chemists Outstanding Student; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Texas A&M University Student Government Senator; Texas A&M Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society
  • 1996-2002  — Distinguished Poster, 8th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery; Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons Outstanding Resident Award; Southwestern Surgical Congress Best Poster Competition; Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Member; Best Paper Presentation, Texas A&M University Health Science Center
  • 2003 — Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
  • 2004 — Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • 2010 — Health & Fitness Sports Magazine’s Doctors’ Choice Award, Selected one of Houston’s Best in “Bariatric Surgery”
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