Dr. Christopher A. Dai
Overview
Dr. Christopher Dai is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced training in surgical critical care. Since 2018, his focus has been in the areas of trauma, open vascular, and common/complex laparoscopic surgical care for acute and elective surgeries as well as the non-operative management of trauma patients. Additionally, he is certified in the use of minimally invasive da Vinci robotic surgeries that promote healing and reduce recovery times. During the course of his work, Dr. Dai has developed quality improvement protocols to reduce surgical site infections following acute care surgery and protocols for catheter insertion with regard to traumatic rib fracture patients to decrease opioid use during hospitalization. He earned his medical degree from Touro University-Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine in Henderson. He completed his general surgery residency at Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Ore., before doing his surgical critical care fellowship training at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. Dr. Dai is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association and American Medical Association. Away from the office, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, video gaming and practicing martial arts.
Dr. Dai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myocardial Contusion. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Myocardial Contusion, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Cholecystitis.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
800 5th Ave, Ste 400, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Texas Health Surgical Specialists
Dr. Sarah Shaw earned her medical degree while attending West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg. She went on to complete her general surgery osteopathic residency through the Geisinger Health System in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and her surgical critical care fellowship through Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Del. She is board-certified in general surgery.Dr. Shaw has worked in the areas of trauma and acute care surgery since 2021. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and Society of Critical Care Medicine. When not in the office or operating room, Dr. Shaw enjoys rock climbing, hiking, traveling and relaxing with a good book. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myocardial Contusion. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Hypovolemic Shock, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Hernia Surgery.
Texas Health Surgical Specialists
Dr. Craig Daniel had an interest in science at an early age which he transformed into a decades-long career as a board-certified general surgeon. He got his start in 1992 working in a surgical practice in his hometown of Odessa, Texas, and has since acquired extensive experience in acute care and trauma surgeries. He finds his ability to help a critically ill patient improve and heal to be one of the most gratifying reasons to be a surgeon. Dr. Daniel earned his medical degree and completed his general surgery residency while attending The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He has taken his expertise beyond the Texas borders to serve on 24 mission trips to Uganda. In 2006, he also established Mercy Trips Healthcare Outreach to give back to underserved communities. Dr. Daniel is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He and his wife of 40+ years have three grown children and four grandchildren. Dr. Daniel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myocardial Contusion. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery.
Texas Health Care PLLC
Annette Elbert is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Elbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myocardial Contusion. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Elbert is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Dai isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- CellulitisDr. Dai isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Dai isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Dai isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Dai isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.