NewStart at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
Bariatric Medicine • Conroe, TX • Since 2003
About
Summary: - The Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza, L.P. is a medical practices entity in Houston, TX, associated with NewStart, a weight loss program offering information, treatment, and support for obesity. - NewStart provides a range of services including surgical procedures, medical weight loss, nutrition counseling, and support programs. - The organization is headquartered in Houston, founded in 2003, and appears to operate primarily as a weight loss and obesity management program under the Memorial Hermann umbrella. - Contact options include multiple phone numbers; the page lists NewStart as the weight loss program linked to Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza, L.P. If you’re specifically looking for NewStart Weight Loss Surgery Center in The Woodlands or Conroe, you may want to search Memorial Hermann’s site or contact the listed numbers for location-specific details.
Clinic Type
Bariatric Medicine
Address
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, The Woodlands, TX
Phone
(713) 897-5994
DigitalSupport@memorialhermann.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Level II trauma center
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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No obligation insurance verification mentioned; financing options may be available
Low-interest financing options, Insurance verification (free/No obligation)
Financing: Low-interest financing options may be available
Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
NewStart Care Concierge Team assistance
FAQs
What weight loss procedures are offered?
Medical Weight Management, Revisions and Reversals, Duodenal Switch, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Band (Lap Band).
Is there insurance verification available?
No obligation insurance verification is offered.
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- ObesityHelp.com: 4.3 out of 5 stars (135 reviews (specifically for NewStart Memorial City location, often associated with the NewStart program network))
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable surgical staff
- Excellent bedside manner and compassionate care from specific surgeons
- Effective weight loss results following surgery
- Helpful and warm office staff for many patients
- Clear, informative educational seminars
Common complaints
- Frustration with surgeon's office responsiveness or billing processes regarding revisions
- Perception of impersonal treatment during informational seminars (cattle-like experience)
"I had a gastric sleeve surgery back in 2017 with Dr. Balette... The surgery helped me lose more than 50 pounds. Memorial Hermann is great at helping you decide if you need surgery... and something less drastic for those who are not morbidly obese."
— WoodlandsOnline user review"I felt immediately at ease with him [Dr. Balette] and completely confident in his abilities... The office staff are all amazing. I always feel my calls are important and are handled... I feel that this surgery has not only changed my life, but more importantly SAVED my life."
— ObesityHelp.com member review"My first impression at a one of his seminars is that we were all just cattle, I guess I should have stuck with that impression and found another surgeon."
— ObesityHelp.com member reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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