Dr. Andy Hawthorne

Jeffrey Zapalac is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Zapalac is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swimmer's Ear, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Otitis.

Elias Rizk is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Rizk is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Gastrostomy, and Nerve Decompression.

Dr. Eckford was born and raised in Starkville, MS, and moved to Oklahoma after high school. There, he worked as a paramedic for seven years while attending college and medical school. Dr. Eckford has been practicing with Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas since 2002. He has an interest in abdominal surgery with a focus in colon surgery and hernia repairs. Dr. Eckford has been married since 1994 and has two children. His hobbies include off-roading in his jeep, hiking, camping, general aviation and saltwater aquaria. Dr. Eckford uses robot-assisted technology to perform minimally invasive surgery. Patients benefit from shorter hospital stays, less pain, and a lower risk of infection due to the nature of the procedure. Learn more about robotic surgery . Dr. Eckford has been recognized as a Top Doc 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Eckford has been selected as a 2023 Super Doc by Texas Monthly magazine. The honor recognizes providers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Dr. Eckford is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Eckford is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.