Dr. Brandon R. Fadner

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Get to know Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Brandon R. Fadner, who serves patients in Sugar Land, Texas.

A top professional in the field of bariatric surgery, Dr. Fadner is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group, working with patients at Sugar Land Hospital and The Woodlands Hospital. He is excited to offer his patients a wide variety of surgical options to help them achieve their weight loss goals. In addition to treating obesity, he is also experienced in the surgical treatment of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group is a network of more than 250 multidisciplinary healthcare providers conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Their medical professionals provide personalized, expert care in a variety of specialties, including primary care, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, OB/GYN, and general surgery. Many offer same or next-day appointments as well as onsite imaging and laboratory services, providing patients and their families with a convenient and comprehensive healthcare experience.

A native Texan, born and raised in the Houston area, Dr. Fadner attended Texas A&M University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas McGovern Medical School, and completed his residency training in general surgery in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the University of Oklahoma Health and Sciences Center. During his surgical training, he developed a passion for the treatment of obesity through minimally invasive techniques. 

After returning to Houston, he went on to complete a fellowship in advanced minimally invasive surgery and bariatric surgery at The University of Texas. During his fellowship, he received extensive training in primary bariatric surgery as well as in revisional bariatric surgery. Additionally, he was trained in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery.

Bariatric surgery (or weight loss surgery) includes a variety of procedures performed on people who are obese. Long-term weight loss through Standard of Care procedures (Roux en Y Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch) is largely achieved by altering gut hormone levels that are responsible for hunger and satiety, thereby leading to a new hormonal weight set point. A doctor who specializes in this type of surgery is known as a bariatric surgeon. 

When not in the operating room, Dr. Fadner enjoys spending time with his loved ones, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors. He also loves a good movie.

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