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Dr. Nicole Basa, MD, FACS - Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery in Cedar Park, Texas

Dr. Nicole Basa, MD, FACS

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

Cedar Park, Texas
NPI: 1508969452· License: M7029 (TX) verify
Medical school: Rush Medical College Of Rush University · Graduated 2000(~26 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2024): $7,247 across 23 payments (what this means)
5(145 ratings)

In Dr. Nicole Basa's own words

How Dr. Nicole Basa describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • As a Bariatric Weight loss Surgeon I not only treat obesity surgically but also medically
  • The practice aims to provide good customer service.

Specialization

  • Specializes in Robotic Surgery
  • Specializes in General Surgery
  • Specializes in Bariatric Surgery
  • Offers Telehealth services

Technology

  • The doctor started using the DV5 robotic surgical system last year.
  • Definitely like driving a Ferrari!
  • The doctor used the Xi robotic surgical system for 10 years.

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About

Dr. Nicole Basa, MD, FACS, is a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon practicing in Cedar Park, Texas. With 19 years in private practice, she specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, having utilized the Xi system for a decade before adopting the newer DV5 robotic surgical system last year, which she describes as "like driving a Ferrari!" Dr. Basa approaches obesity as a chronic disease, offering multi-faceted surgical and medical therapies. Her philosophy for healthy weight loss prioritizes fat loss and muscle preservation, focusing on a patient’s complete metabolic health, including appropriate labs and body composition. The practice routinely checks body composition using SECA technology and provides patient education on diet and exercise. Beyond bariatric care, Dr. Basa performs aesthetic procedures such as Botox, Emsculpt, BodyTite, and facials, including the Gold Protocol for non-surgical jawline, under-chin, and neck rejuvenation, and Cellenis® Derma PRP Filler for under-eye rejuvenation. She has structured her practice to provide good customer service while balancing patient care with time for her son.

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Specialties

  • Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

Procedures & Services

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Nicole Basa

Sourced directly from Dr. Nicole Basa's social posts and replies.

Why is muscle mass important for weight loss?
Losing muscle mass slows metabolism, making it easier to regain weight and hindering the ability to lose weight effectively. Dr. Basa emphasizes preserving muscle mass as a key component of healthy weight loss.
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What is Dr. Basa's Gold Protocol?
The Gold Protocol is a personalized, non-surgical approach designed to tighten and define the jawline, improve the under-chin area, and rejuvenate the neck. It is ideal for patients experiencing laxity, loss of definition, crepey skin, or neck lines, aiming for a smoother, firmer, and more sculpted profile. Individual results vary, and a consultation is required to determine candidacy.
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What is Cellenis® Derma PRP Filler and what are its benefits?
Cellenis® Derma PRP Filler offers a subtle, natural-looking transformation for the under-eye area. It utilizes the body’s own regenerative properties to stimulate collagen, improve skin quality, and soften under-eye hollows. Patients can expect beautiful results that continue to improve over time.
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How does cortisol affect weight loss, and what are Dr. Basa's recommendations for managing it?
Cortisol significantly impedes weight loss by increasing appetite, increasing abdominal visceral fat (the 'bad fat'), and suppressing its breakdown. It also causes hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, which can lead to diabetes, and promotes muscle breakdown while suppressing Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) activity, redirecting fat to storage. Caffeine can boost cortisol by 30% within an hour, and up to 50% if consumed on an empty stomach, especially when combined with stress. Since cortisol naturally peaks between 6:30-9 AM, drinking coffee during this time can potentiate the cortisol response. To manage cortisol levels, Dr. Basa recommends having coffee later in the morning, consuming a protein-based meal before coffee to decrease the spike, practicing stress management, and exercising regularly. While Ashwagandha can decrease cortisol, its effect on weight loss is not significant.
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How does thyroid health impact weight loss?
Optimizing thyroid health is crucial for weight management. As individuals lose weight and age, the conversion of inactive T4 thyroid hormone to active T3 hormone decreases. This leads to a slower metabolism, which can promote weight gain and make further weight loss more challenging.
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How do hormonal changes with aging affect weight?
As women age, decreasing estrogen can lead to insulin resistance and elevated fasting glucose, promoting weight gain. Similarly, a drop in testosterone in both men and women with aging makes it harder to build muscle mass, which in turn promotes fat gain and increased weight.
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What are the normal fat percentage ranges?
For males, a normal fat percentage ranges from 22.9% to 30.9%. For women, it ranges from 32% to 42%, depending on age.
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From Dr. Nicole Basa's Instagram

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Technologies & brands Dr. Nicole Basa mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Nicole Basa's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

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Patient Experience

Dr. Nicole Basa Review Summary

5
Dr. Basa has consistently received stellar 5-star ratings across multiple platforms, reflecting her patients' overwhelmingly positive experiences.

Ratings from Other Platforms

realself.com

5 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews

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Google Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 279 reviews

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Dr. Nicole Basa, MD, FACS - Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery in Cedar Park, Texas

Main Office

1410 Medical Pkwy #1, Cedar Park, Texas

(512) 260-3444

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$7,247

Payments

23

Compared to peers

Above average

Dr. Nicole Basa received $7,247 across 23 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 89% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as education, and the largest single payer was INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (512) 260-3444

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

1410 Medical Pkwy #1

Cedar Park, Texas 78613

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Office Information

Phone: (512) 260-3444

Where does Dr. Nicole Basa practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

1410 Medical Pkwy #1, Cedar Park, Texas 78613

(10 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Uc Berkeley
Usc
Ucla

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Nicole Basa online?
The provided information doesn't confirm online booking availability. Contacting the office directly at (512) 260-3444 is recommended for appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Nicole Basa offer telehealth?
Yes, Dr. Basa offers telehealth appointments.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Nicole Basa?
Patients consistently highlight Dr. Basa's supportive and reassuring approach, leading to excellent experiences and successful outcomes. Reviews mention positive results with gastric sleeve surgery, significant weight loss, and life-changing facial procedures. Patients also appreciate her knowledge and trustworthiness.
What areas of care does Dr. Nicole Basa cater to?
Dr. Basa's areas of care include bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, gastric sleeve), general surgery, and aesthetic procedures (Botox, Emsculpt, BodyTite, facial procedures). She specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Basa's practice offers a comprehensive approach to obesity, treating it as a chronic disease that often requires multi-faceted surgical and medical therapies. She emphasizes looking at a patient’s complete metabolic health, including appropriate labs and body composition, as key to long-term success, whether or not weight loss surgery is involved. Her philosophy for healthy weight loss prioritizes fat loss and muscle preservation, focusing on fat percentage and muscle mass over just weight or BMI. The practice provides patient education on healthy diet and exercise, routinely checking body composition using SECA technology for all weight loss patients. Dr. Basa also has extensive experience with robotic surgery, having used the Xi system for 10 years before adopting the newer DV5 robotic surgical system (released by Intuitive in 2024) last year, which she describes as an excellent experience, "like driving a Ferrari!".