- Top-Rated in Houston
- Award-Winning Endocrinologist
- Bilingual EN / ES
- Same-Week Appointments
- Most Insurance Accepted
Why choose Dr. Splenser for weight management
- Board-certified endocrinologist — root-cause metabolic evaluation
- GLP-1 medication management with insurance navigation
- Care for insulin resistance, pre-diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- Fatty liver (MASLD/NASH) evaluation and treatment
- Hormonal causes of weight gain (thyroid, cortisol, PCOS, testosterone)
- Realistic plans built around your lifestyle, not crash diets
- Bilingual consultations in English and Spanish
When to consider medical weight loss
- BMI ≥ 27 with weight-related conditions, or BMI ≥ 30
- Pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes
- Fatty liver on imaging or elevated liver enzymes
- Sleep apnea or persistent fatigue
- Stubborn weight gain despite diet and exercise
- PCOS or other hormonal imbalance
- High blood pressure or cholesterol
What to expect
Your first visit includes a metabolic workup — labs, body composition factors, hormonal screening and review of medications that may be contributing to weight. We then build a personalized plan that may include GLP-1 therapy, lifestyle changes, and treatment of any underlying endocrine condition.
What Our Patients Say
"I drive an hour into Houston to see Dr.Splenser, and it the drive is well worth it. One of the things I love about Dr. Splenser is that he takes the time to listen to your concerns."
— Valerie G.
"Dr. Splenser takes the time needed to explain very well any issue you may have and it is vested in your care. He does not only look after your endocrine function but also in your health as a whole."
— Sergio M.
"Dr. Splenser helped me achieve better control of my diabetes in two years than my previous providers had in a decade. He is patient, understanding, and very encouraging."
— Brad H.
"I gave doctor Splenser 5 stars but would give more if I could. He has always gone above and beyond to help me and always takes the time to make sure I'm comfortable and fully understand everything."
— Francisca D.
"Dr Splenser is an excellent Endocrinologist. He fit me in his busy schedule right away when something worrisome came up on my annual exam. He was friendly and easy to talk to, thorough with explanations."
— Jessica M.
"I have been a patient for over 2 years, and Dr. Splenser is very easy to work with. He is one of the only doctors that I have found, that works WITH his patients to meet long term goals."
— Glen P.
"I drive an hour into Houston to see Dr.Splenser, and it the drive is well worth it. One of the things I love about Dr. Splenser is that he takes the time to listen to your concerns."
— Valerie G.
"Dr. Splenser takes the time needed to explain very well any issue you may have and it is vested in your care. He does not only look after your endocrine function but also in your health as a whole."
— Sergio M.
"Dr. Splenser helped me achieve better control of my diabetes in two years than my previous providers had in a decade. He is patient, understanding, and very encouraging."
— Brad H.
"I gave doctor Splenser 5 stars but would give more if I could. He has always gone above and beyond to help me and always takes the time to make sure I'm comfortable and fully understand everything."
— Francisca D.
"Dr Splenser is an excellent Endocrinologist. He fit me in his busy schedule right away when something worrisome came up on my annual exam. He was friendly and easy to talk to, thorough with explanations."
— Jessica M.
"I have been a patient for over 2 years, and Dr. Splenser is very easy to work with. He is one of the only doctors that I have found, that works WITH his patients to meet long term goals."
— Glen P.