Carter Lapband

The LAP-BAND System's innovative surgical technology can help you to attain desirable weight-loss results. The word LAP-BAND is the abbreviation for Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. For more information about the procedure, please click "About the Band" above.

Join Us!

Every month we hold fun, free and informative lap band educational program seminars in various locations. Here are our upcoming seminars:

Lap Band Educational Program Seminar

Wednesday February 24th from 7-8:30pm
USMD Hospital - Dr. Carter's Office
811 West Interstate 20 Suite 224
Arlington, TX 76017
call 817-557-5036 or
Click here to RSVP for this seminar

visitors since January 2005

Surgical Innovation

Our state of the art surgery center is located in the heart of the metroplex, just minutes from any location. The LAP-BAND is an outpatient surgery, which means you'll be back to work within a few days to a week!

Dr. Richard Carter, D.O.

You'll feel right at home in the hands of Dr. Carter. He is recognized as one of the most experienced and talented Lap Band surgeons in the United States. He has performed well over 2700 surgeries to date. Read his complete bio on the staff page.

The LAP-BAND® System

is the least invasive, safest and the only adjustable and reversible surgical weight loss option available in the United States. It helps achieve sustained weight loss by placing an adjustable band around the upper part of the stomach to reduce its capacity.

Dr. Richard Carter, D.O. 811 W Hwy 20 Ste 224; Arlington, TX 76017 ... 817.557.5036