Overview

Dr. Lauren Buck is a surgeon with 20 years of experience helping patients through surgical procedures and care. She brings extensive expertise to her practice, focusing on providing comprehensive surgical solutions for patients who need operative treatment. Dr. Buck is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population and ensure all patients feel comfortable discussing their health concerns. Dr. Buck completed her medical education at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine. She practices at multiple locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Flower Mound and Irving, Texas. Her hospital affiliations include Keesler Medical Center 81st Medical Group, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Medical City Las Colinas, and Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas, giving patients access to her surgical expertise across several respected healthcare facilities in the region.

Education

Medical School
The University of Texas Health Science Center
2006

Residency
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Sciences Education Consortium
General Surgery Residency, 2006 – 2012

Certification

American Board of Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery

Licensure

ND State Medical License
2008 – 2014

LA State Medical License
2014 – 2018

TX State Medical License
2015 – 2028

NPI #

1265645253

Specialties

Dr. Lauren Buck specializes in bariatric surgery and surgical weight loss, with expertise in minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of obesity. Her surgical specialties include sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, gastric bypass surgery, laparoscopic gastric bypass, gastrectomy, and other bariatric procedures. She also performs colon surgery, gallbladder surgery, gastrotomy, and laparoscopy, and treats conditions including obesity, pediatric obesity, hernias, gallbladder diseases, diverticulitis, appendicitis, and colon cancer.

Bariatric Surgeries Performed

Dr. Buck performs a range of bariatric procedures designed to support significant and sustainable weight loss. Her services include sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, gastric bypass surgery, laparoscopic gastric bypass, gastrectomy, and other bariatric surgery procedures. She also provides weight loss care for both adults and pediatric patients with obesity.

Years of Experience

15+ years

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish