Our team is like a family. Each one is dedicated to delivering the best results to their patients.
Get to know the doctors who will be working alongside your journey!

Our Team

  • Adam B. Smith

    DO, FACOS, FASMBS
    23 years of experience

    Dr. Adam Smith fights obesity on a personal and professional level. He is not just a bariatric surgeon, but also a patient. After watching his patients and their success with the LAP-BAND® system, Dr. Smith chose to undergo the procedure in 2002 to aid his own personal weight loss and lost 100 pounds.

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  • Jay Roberts

    DO, FACOS, FASMBS
    15 years of experience

    Dr. Roberts started his career in surgery, doing a residency that was heavy in emergency general surgery, vascular surgery, surgical oncology, and advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. After performing amputations, general surgery operations, and emergency surgeries, he saw how bariatric surgery could be a successful option for those struggling with obesity.

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  • Richard Novack

    MD, FACS, FASMBS
    17 years of experience

    Dr. Richard Novack is a general surgeon with specialty training in minimally invasive, advanced laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgery. Essentially, Dr. Novack excels at performing major abdominal surgeries with tiny incisions.

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  • Mark A. Burroughs, Jr.

    MD

    Dr. Mark A. Burroughs Jr., MD, is a highly trained surgeon currently completing his General Surgery Residency at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Recognized for his academic excellence and dedication to the medical field, Dr. Burroughs has joined Ultimate Bariatrics to further his specialization in bariatric surgery.

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Ultimate Bariatrics is part of the Lantern Network of Excellence, connecting patients with high quality surgeons across the country. Lantern partners with employers and providers to improve access to high-quality care while reducing costs for patients and their families. Lantern participation is surgeon specific, so please verify that your chosen provider is part of the network.