Surgeon Opened New Practice in Mission
Residents in Mission now have access to a new surgical office specializing in minimally invasive bariatric procedures.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Weight Loss
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Dr. Arturo Torices Dardon has opened a new surgical practice at 910 S. Bryan Road, Suite 202, located within the Doctors Plaza West building in Mission. The practice aims to increase local access to surgical weight loss options.
Why it matters
The addition of this surgical office provides local patients with a new option for minimally invasive weight loss procedures, which are performed at the adjacent Mission Regional Medical Center. This opening expands the available surgical expertise within the community.
Dr. Torices brings experience from his fellowship in minimally invasive bariatric surgery at Abington Jefferson Hospital to the Mission area. He is board-certified in general surgery and utilizes the da Vinci robotic system for procedures at Mission Regional Medical Center.
The players
Dr. Arturo Torices Dardon
A board-certified general surgeon who completed a fellowship in minimally invasive bariatric surgery.
Mission Regional Medical Center
A local healthcare facility that hosts surgical procedures and community education seminars.
The details
The surgical approach utilizes the da Vinci robot, a tool that enables minimally invasive procedures with smaller incisions than traditional open surgery. Dr. Torices joins the practices of Dr. Guillermo Marquez and Dr. Jesus Villarreal at the Doctors Plaza West location. Patients interested in learning about these surgical interventions can contact the office directly at (956) 682-6126.
Timeline
The new office opening was reported on October 13, 2026.
Health Landscape
This development integrates new surgical expertise into the existing clinical infrastructure at Mission Regional Medical Center. It follows broader regional trends of expanding access to robotic-assisted bariatric surgery as a standardized approach for weight management.
If you are exploring surgical weight loss options, these hospital-hosted seminars serve as an entry point for learning about the procedure and its requirements. It is worth discussing with your primary care physician whether you meet the clinical criteria for a surgical consultation.
The takeaway
Minimally invasive surgery utilizes robotic technology to potentially reduce the physical impact of weight loss procedures. Consider attending an information session at the hospital to learn about the surgical process and whether it aligns with your long-term health goals.
What happens next
Mission Regional Medical Center hosts free upcoming seminars on weight loss; interested individuals can contact 956-323-1468 for more information and to RSVP.
Further reading
To learn more about local options, visit our Weight Loss section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MyRGV.
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