Monique Hassan, MD, FACS

Monique Hassan, MD, FACS Dr. Hassan is a fellowship-trained minimally invasive Bariatric Surgeon

During Obesity Care Week, I stand with patients, families, and providers across the country to say this clearly:Obesity ...
03/04/2026

During Obesity Care Week, I stand with patients, families, and providers across the country to say this clearly:
Obesity is a chronic disease — and it deserves real medical care, not judgment.

Every patient. Every story. Every step.

I pledge to support accessible, affordable, respectful, and compassionate care for individuals affected by obesity.
By taking this pledge, I commit to:
    •    Raising awareness about the challenges of obesity as a chronic disease.
    •    Advocating for improved policies that expand access to effective, evidence-based care.
    •    Treating everyone with respect and compassion, free from stigma or bias.
    •    Encouraging meaningful conversations about the importance of health and well-being.
Together, we can create a future where everyone has the opportunity to achieve and maintain better health.

I commit to care. 🤍

02/27/2026

Inside my OR, it’s calm, focused, and very precise.

You’re fully asleep and monitored the entire time. I make a few small incisions and perform the procedure using robotic-assisted surgery. The instruments move in millimeters, not inches, while I control every movement from a console with a magnified view.

We’re not just changing stomach size. We’re changing the hormone signals that regulate hunger and fullness.

And yes… there may even be a little Bad Bunny playing in the background. Good energy. Serious medicine.

You wake up with small incisions and a new metabolic starting point. Most patients are up and walking the same day.

02/10/2026

Needing a revision is not failure — it’s follow-up care.

Obesity is a chronic disease, and bodies change over time.
Sometimes anatomy changes.
Sometimes reflux becomes unbearable.
Sometimes weight comes back — even when you’re doing everything right.

The good news?
There are more options than ever — including medications and advanced robotic techniques that make revisional surgery safer and more precise.

If something isn’t working, it doesn’t mean you’re out of options.
It means there’s another path forward — and you don’t have to walk it alone.

02/03/2026

didn’t become a global icon because he felt motivated every day.
He built systems.

Consistent drops.
The right team.
Accountability.
Structure over hype.

Weight loss works the same way.
This isn’t about waiting to feel “motivated enough.”
It’s about having the right structure in place.

Support.
Follow-ups.
Daily habits that carry you when motivation fades.

As Bad Bunny says — “Nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana.”
That’s exactly why systems matter.

If you’re ready to stop chasing the perfect mindset and start building the right foundation… this is your sign.


 

01/29/2026

You’re not late. And you didn’t waste time.

Your body knows when you’re ready — and if you weren’t before, that’s okay. Learning what you actually need is never time lost.

This journey isn’t just physical. It’s emotional. It’s mental. It’s grieving old habits, building support, and learning to believe in yourself again.

This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a tool — and tools work best when you’re truly ready to use them, not when you’re rushing to meet someone else’s timeline.

You’re not behind.
You’re exactly where you need to be.

You’re not starting over —
you’re starting when you were meant to.

Address

2401 S 31st Street
Temple, TX
76508

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12547242397

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