Ricardo M. Bonnor, MD, FACS
Double Board-Certified Cosmetic & Bariatric SurgeonDouble Board-Certified Cosmetic & Bariatric Surgeon in Houston, Texas 20+ Years Serving Houston · 10,000+ Procedures Performed · Dr. Ricardo M. Bonnor, MD, FACS's path to becoming one of Houston's most distinguished surgeons was shaped by an insight he formed during his training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. He discovered he could perform complex procedures through small cosmetic incisions, making laparoscopic surgery the cosmetics of general surgery. It demanded precision, skill, and artistry to achieve outcomes that once required open operations. That insight became the philosophical thread connecting his origins in laparoscopic surgery to his artistry in cosmetic surgery. After guiding patients through bariatric surgery and watching them achieve life-changing weight loss, Dr. Bonnor saw a gap. The internal changes from weight loss are profound, but significant weight loss also leaves behind external changes. Completing a fellowship in cosmetic body contouring surgery was the natural extension of his commitment to completing the transformation inside and out. A native Houstonian, Ricardo M. Bonnor, MD, FACS, has served his community for over 20 years, with a reputation for surgical excellence and compassionate care. As one of the few surgeons in Houston double board-certified in both cosmetic and bariatric surgery, he offers patients something rare: a complete transformation journey under one roof. What Sets Dr. Bonnor Apart ❋ William K. Miles, MD Award Highest score on the cosmetic surgery board certification exam nationally ❋ Top 2% of Medical School Class University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 1999 ❋ 10,000+ Surgical Procedures Over two decades of surgical excellence in Houston ❋ 500+ Five-Star Reviews Among Google and Healthgrades reviews ❋ Center of Excellence Director of Ambulatory Bariatric Surgery, Memorial Hermann Kingsland ❋ DaVinci Robotic Instructor Certified Instructor and Proctor for the DaVinci Robotic Platform ❋ Oral Examiner American Board of Cosmetic Surgery ❋ Double Board-Certified American Board of Cosmetic Surgery & American Board of Surgery Education & Training Trained at the Nation's Most Respected Institutions 1999 — Medical Degree, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Graduated with Highest Honors, Top 2% of Class 2004 — Surgery Residency, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 2005 — Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Duke University Medical Center 2015 — Fellowship in Cosmetic Body Contouring Surgery, Chattanooga, TN Board Certifications: American Board of Cosmetic Surgery — 2016 American Board of Surgery — 2005, 2014, 2025 Professional Memberships & Fellowships Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS) Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS) Fellow, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS) Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society Oral Examiner, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery Instructor and Proctor, DaVinci Robotic Platform FAQ Is Dr. Bonnor board certified in both cosmetic and bariatric surgery? How many years of experience does Dr. Bonnor have? Does Dr. Bonnor perform both weight loss surgery and cosmetic surgery? Where did Dr. Bonnor train? What award did Dr. Bonnor receive for cosmetic surgery? What hospital does Dr. Bonnor operate at in Houston? Does Dr. Bonnor perform robotic surgery? Is Dr. Bonnor accepting new patients in Houston?
Education: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston , University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , Cosmetic Body Contouring Surgery, Chattanooga, TN
Certifications: Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS) , Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS) , Fellow, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS) , Oral Examiner, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery , Certified Instructor and Proctor for the DaVinci Robotic Platform