Jerome Schrapps
Beaumont,USA
Summary
Diligent bariatric surgeon with strong foundation in surgical procedures and patient care. Proven track record of performing complex surgeries with precision and care, leading to positive patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability in maintaining composure under pressure and excelling in collaborative medical environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Creator
VirtualBariatrics
Beaumont, TX
01.2026 - Current
Designed and implemented an online solution to facilitate effective obesity evaluation and treatment.
Medical Director
Christus Southeast Texas Bariatric Center
Beaumont, TX
05.2010 - 01.2026
- Led development and implementation of comprehensive patient care protocols to enhance surgical outcomes.
- Oversaw multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with best practices in bariatric medicine.
- Collaborated with hospital administration to optimize resource allocation and operational efficiency.
- Developed training programs for medical staff to improve knowledge of bariatric procedures and patient management.
Partner
Southeast Texas Surgical Associates, P.A.
Beaumont, TX
07.1998 - 04.2010
- Associate with Emmett R. Mackan, M.D. And Kevin L. Dean, M.D.
- Partner of Southeast Texas Surgical Associates, P.A.
Education
Master of Science -
Medical College of Ohio
Toledo, Ohio06.1991
M.D. -
Medical College of Ohio
Toledo, Ohio06.1991
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Operations management
- Team oversight
- Business development
- Consulting
- Employee development
- Administrative oversight
- Regulatory compliance
- Crisis management
- Competitive analysis
- Strategic project planning
Affiliations
- Texas Medical Association
- American College of Surgeons
- Jefferson County Medical Society
- American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Certification
- February 9, 1998 American Board of Surgery
- October, 199 Fellow American College of Surgeons
- December 1, 2009 American Board of Surgery Recertification
- July 1996 Texas Medical License Number J2907
- June 2024 Fellow of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
Timeline
Owner/Creator
VirtualBariatrics
01.2026 - Current
Medical Director
Christus Southeast Texas Bariatric Center
05.2010 - 01.2026
Partner
Southeast Texas Surgical Associates, P.A.
07.1998 - 04.2010
Master of Science -
Medical College of Ohio
M.D. -
Medical College of Ohio
PUBLICATIONS
- Management of the Palpable Breast Mass in Women Twenty-Five and Younger, Paper Presentation, North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Meeting, February 1994
- Establishment of a Surgical Endoscopy Suite: A Review of its Effects on Surgical Residents, Paper Presentation, North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting, February, 1993
GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY
- 1991-1996 St. Paul Medical Center
- UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Dallas, Texas
APPOINTMENTS
- Active Staff Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont, Texas
- Previous Appointments Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital Beaumont, Texas
- DuBuis Hospital Beaumont, Texas
- Beaumont, Surgical Affiliates Beaumont, Texas