Terms of Use & Medical Disclaimer

These terms apply to your use of advancedhoustonsurgical.com, the website of Advanced Houston Surgical, a bariatric (weight loss), anti-reflux and general surgery practice led by board-certified surgeon Dr. Rizwan Chaudhry. By using the website, you agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

Last updated: November 11, 2026

1. General Information, Not Medical Advice:

The articles, procedure descriptions, videos, FAQs and other content on this website are general information about surgical care and our services. They are not medical advice, a diagnosis or a treatment plan, and they are not a substitute for an evaluation by a qualified physician. Every patient is different; only a physician who has examined you can tell you whether a procedure is right for you and explain its benefits, risks and alternatives. For more, see our Medical Disclaimer.

2. No Doctor–Patient Relationship:

Using this website, sending us an appointment request, or contacting us through the website does not by itself create a doctor–patient relationship. That relationship begins when you are seen and accepted as a patient by our practice. Submitting an appointment request does not guarantee an appointment; our office will contact you to confirm.

3. Emergencies:

Do not use this website, its forms, email or text messages for an emergency. They are not monitored for emergencies. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

4. Insurance and Payment Plans:

Information on this website about insurance, costs and payment options is general, may change and is not a quote. Your actual treatment and cost depend on your evaluation, the procedure you need and your insurance coverage. Please call us at (713) 263-3900 to confirm coverage and payment options before your visit.

5. Accuracy of Information:

We try to keep the website accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that everything on it is complete, current or free of errors, and we may change it at any time without notice. Results of surgical and medical procedures vary from patient to patient. Before-and-after photos, reviews and testimonials show individual results and experiences; your results may differ, and nothing on the website is a promise of any particular outcome.

6. Third-Party Websites and Services:

The website links to, or embeds, services run by other companies, such as our appointment form provider Hive Bariatrics (med.hivebariatrics.com), YouTube and Google Maps. We do not control those services and are not responsible for their content, availability, accessibility or privacy practices. Your use of them is governed by their own terms, and a link does not mean we endorse them.

7. Use of Website Content:

The text, photos, videos, logos and other content on this website belong to Advanced Houston Surgical or are used with permission. You may view and print pages for your personal, non-commercial use. Please do not copy, republish or use our content for any other purpose without our written permission. Patient photos, including any before-and-after photos, may not be copied or reused for any purpose.

When using the website, please do not use it for any unlawful purpose, submit false information or someone else's information without permission, try to gain unauthorized access to the website or interfere with how it works, or use automated tools to copy content from it.

8. Limitation of Liability:

The website is provided "as is" and "as available". To the fullest extent permitted by law, Advanced Houston Surgical and its physicians, staff and service providers are not liable for any loss or damage that results from using, or being unable to use, this website or from relying on its content. Nothing in these terms limits any liability that cannot be limited under applicable law, and these terms do not change our professional responsibilities to you as a patient.

9. Privacy:

How we handle information collected through this website is explained in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. How we protect your health information as a patient is explained in our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

10. Governing Law:

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute about these terms or the website will be handled in the state or federal courts located in Harris County, Texas, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

11. Changes to These Terms:

We may update these terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when they last changed. Using the website after a change means you accept the updated terms.

12. Contact Us:

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us:

  • Phone: (713) 263-3900
  • Address: Advanced Houston Surgical, 6300 W Loop S, Suite 495, Bellaire, TX 77401
  • Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday