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  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Chicago, IL
  4. Dallas, TX
  5. Denver, CO
  6. Detroit, MI
  7. Houston, TX
  8. Los Angeles, CA
  9. Miami, FL
  10. New York, NY
  11. Orlando, FL
  12. Philadelphia, PA
  13. Phoenix, AZ
  14. Riverside, CA
  15. San Antonio, TX
  16. San Diego, CA
  17. San Francisco, CA
  18. Seattle, WA
  19. Tampa, FL
  20. Washington, DC

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Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.

  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. Seattle, WA
  22. St. Louis, MO
  23. Tampa, FL
  24. Washington, DC

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  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. Seattle, WA
  22. St. Louis, MO
  23. Tampa, FL
  24. Washington, DC

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  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Chicago, IL
  5. Dallas, TX
  6. Denver, CO
  7. Detroit, MI
  8. Houston, TX
  9. Los Angeles, CA
  10. Miami, FL
  11. Minneapolis, MN
  12. New York, NY
  13. Orlando, FL
  14. Philadelphia, PA
  15. Phoenix, AZ
  16. Riverside, CA
  17. San Antonio, TX
  18. San Diego, CA
  19. San Francisco, CA
  20. Seattle, WA
  21. St. Louis, MO
  22. Tampa, FL
  23. Washington, DC

Family Physicians near you

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  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. Seattle, WA
  22. St. Louis, MO
  23. Tampa, FL
  24. Washington, DC

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  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. Seattle, WA
  22. St. Louis, MO
  23. Tampa, FL
  24. Washington, DC

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  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Diego, CA
  19. San Francisco, CA
  20. St. Louis, MO
  21. Tampa, FL
  22. Washington, DC

Orthopedic Surgeons near you

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  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. New York, NY
  13. Orlando, FL
  14. Philadelphia, PA
  15. Phoenix, AZ
  16. Riverside, CA
  17. San Antonio, TX
  18. San Diego, CA
  19. San Francisco, CA
  20. Seattle, WA
  21. St. Louis, MO
  22. Tampa, FL
  23. Washington, DC

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  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. Seattle, WA
  22. St. Louis, MO
  23. Tampa, FL
  24. Washington, DC

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  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. Seattle, WA
  22. St. Louis, MO
  23. Tampa, FL
  24. Washington, DC

Podiatrists near you

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  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. Seattle, WA
  22. St. Louis, MO
  23. Tampa, FL
  24. Washington, DC

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  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. Seattle, WA
  22. St. Louis, MO
  23. Tampa, FL
  24. Washington, DC
Healthcare specialist

Dr. Elegy Etter, MD

Surgeon

1315 St. Joseph Pkwy
Suite 1708
Houston, TX

Overall rating

Top reviews

I was referred to Dr. Etter by my Primary Care Physician. I had a wonderful experience thus far by the entire staff! I am appreciative of the depth of information that I was given by staff and Dr. Etter. It was truly a relief to Show morefeel that he was supportive and cared about my success. I'm anxious to start the weight loss program in hopes of being able to push forward on the road to better health!!

Treniece R. • January 21, 2023

Everyone involved was very kind and helpful during the surgical experience. The DaVinci Robot makes this a huge step above the other options for many reasons. Would be 5 stars, only downer is it iisdowntown. But worth that inShow moreconvenience and distance from the house in order to take advantage of the robot and Dr. Etters experience Dr. Etter was excellent, and all the nurses, etc. all had a great bedside manner and very professional.

Walter T. • June 30, 2022

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About Dr. Elegy Etter, MD

Leon Etter, II, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon at Southwest Surgical Associates. A native Houstonian, Dr. Etter is proud to provide excellent care to his community in Sugar Land, Cypress, Pearland, and Katy, Texas, and throughout the greater Houston area. 

Dr. Etter earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston (UTMB). Upon graduation, he completed his residency at St. Joseph’s Medical Center (SJMC) in 1987, where he continues to practice today.

Dr. Etter’s practice is dedicated to recognizing the patient’s mind, body, and spirit, as he knows these elements are essential to successful outcomes. He is an accomplished laparoscopic and robotic surgeon with an emphasis on complex biliary pancreatic diseases, as well as cancers of the breast, colon, and small bowel. In addition, he maintains a keen interest in bariatric surgery, gastric disorders, and complex hernia repair. He is currently a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, demonstrating his enthusiasm for the comprehensive breadth of surgical practice in modern-day medicine.

Dr. Etter is a clinical professor in the department of general surgery at UTMB and serves as a member of the governing board at SJMC. He is known as a remarkable surgeon who operates with his heart as well as his hands. Outside his practice, he prefers to balance mind and spirit through the practice of Chi-gong and Tai Chi.

Dr. Etter is a devoted husband and father who occupies much of his free time with his family.

 

Specialty
  • Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeon
Degrees
  • Doctor of Medicine
  • Bachelor of Arts- Sociology
Areas of Expertise
  • Breast Disease/Cancer
  • Appendicitis
  • Weight Loss Surgery
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Colon Disease/Cancer
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Reflux Surgery
  • Thyroid/Parathyroid Disease/Cancer
  • Skin Lesions/Masses/Cysts
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
Offices

Services, Conditions and Procedures

Hernia Surgery

Inguinal Hernia

Lumpectomy

Breast Surgery

Mastectomy

Adrenalectomy

Thyroidectomy

Appendectomy

Gallbladder Removal

Bariatric Surgery

Colorectal Surgery

Fissurectomy

Hemorrhoid Banding

Pelvic Floor Testing

Nissen Fundoplication

Complex Wound Care

Heartburn and GERD

Liver Resection

Laparoscopic Surgery

Soft Tissue Surgery

Robotic Surgery


Location

Southwest Surgical Associates

1315 St. Joseph Pkwy
Suite 1708
Houston, TX, 77002


More About Dr. Elegy Etter, MD

Practice

Southwest Surgical Associates

Specialties

  • Surgeon

NPI Number

1457302390

Provider's Gender

Male


Reviews

4.9
53 Reviews

Great so far

John K. • February 21, 2023

Prompt, professional and understanding

Michael S. • February 21, 2023

It was very interesting everything was very well explained thanks Dr. Etter .

Edwin F. • February 20, 2023

Staff friendly and efficient; seen within 15 minutes; liked being able to pre-register on line. Dr. with excellent bedside manner, informative and explained options in an easily understanding way; addressed questions and concerns.

Rebecca W. • February 01, 2023

Good

Felicia R. • January 31, 2023

Being a patient for the passed year has been a great experience. Dr. Etter is a gentle and very professional doctor. I will refer him to all my friends that are looking for a great physician. I highly recommend him.

Debbie P. • January 30, 2023

Very pleasant

Arnita C. • January 28, 2023

I was referred to Dr. Etter by my Primary Care Physician. I had a wonderful experience thus far by the entire staff! I am appreciative of the depth of information that I was given by staff and Dr. Etter. It was truly a relief to feel that he was supportive and cared about my success. I'm anxious to start the weight loss program in hopes of being able to push forward on the road to better health!!

Treniece R. • January 21, 2023

My doctors visits with Dr. Etter are always pleasant, informative and professional. Dr. Etter is knowledgeable, caring and very concerned about his patients. He is one of the few doctors left that are truly concerned about the welfare his patients.

Berlyndia D. • January 19, 2023

Dr. Etter is a great doctor!!

Robin L. • January 19, 2023

Daphne W. • January 15, 2023

Love Dr.Etter and his team never felt so welcoming and talk to me to make sure I understand and i would recommend anyone his way thank you Dr.Etter

Nicole H. • December 21, 2022

Is very good

Jose P. • December 18, 2022

Amazing doctor! Always have a great experience after speaking with Dr Etter. He is a great listener and truly cares about his patients

Martina S. • December 13, 2022

Great Dr

Francisca C. • December 09, 2022

He is Awesome!!!

Vicki S. • December 06, 2022

Everything went very Good

Maria G. • November 29, 2022

Dr. Etter was willing to examine me although I was a new patient and scheduled surgury the same day. I am very grateful.

Gerald M. • November 27, 2022

Always a Pleasure to deal with the staff and Doctor

Mirta V. • November 23, 2022

Always a welcoming and comforting environment. Great Staff & Dr. Etter is amazing.

Michael P. • November 22, 2022

Great experience for my first visit. The doctor was very explanatory.

Nagee D. • November 16, 2022

Dr. Etter was super professional and really great. It was wonderful seeing a doctor for whom the patient came first before a lot of the red tape often that exists. I would reccomend him any day.

Maqsuda A. • November 13, 2022

Great staff help with everything you and Dr Etter is a great doctor

Nicole H. • November 11, 2022

Very helpful

Jesus M. • November 09, 2022

Extremely inviting and inclusive!!! Very professional, informative and concerned!!! The staff welcomed me and the doctor advised me. I left with answers to my questions and suggestions to my alternatives. Dr. Etter is a very pratical compassionate physician.

Bettye D. • November 09, 2022

So nice and very good doctor

Sonya G. • November 05, 2022

Excellent doctor and staff.

Catherine F. • November 02, 2022

Doctor and staff was very knowledgeable explained everything in detail, they took time to answer my questions and made me feel comfortable one of the best office visit I’ve ever had.

Michael R. • November 01, 2022

Very nice

Timothy B. • October 31, 2022

Dr. Etter is and has always in the past been very thorough in his explanations and examinations. He and his office are very friendly.

Bobbie H. • October 21, 2022

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