Dr. Brennan Gagen

Dr. Joaquin Rodriguez is a board-certified physician specializing in surgery. His professional interests surgical procedures for  breast cancer, foregut, bariatric, weight loss and general surgery as well as hiatal hernia, robotic hernia repair and gastroesophageal reflux disease. A native of Texas, Dr. Rodriguez is passionate about providing compassionate care for adult patients in his community. Dr. Rodriguez is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is proud to be the first minimally invasive-trained surgeon at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple since joining the surgery department in 2000. Outside of work, Dr. Rodriguez enjoys photography. Dr. Rodriguez is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Lump, Lymphadenectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Elias Rizk, MD, is a pediatric neurosurgeon with UT Health Austin who practices at Dell Children's in Austin, Texas. He specializes in surgical care for pediatric brain, spine and nerve system conditions, including spina bifida, scoliosis and the surgical management of epilepsy. By working with your child's neurologist, Dr. Rizk takes the time to understand your child and their symptoms. Using a complete evaluation with imaging and testing, Dr. Rizk creates a personalized surgery plan for your child. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery for children of all ages, including in utero. 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. Rizk is board certified in ABPNS-The American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery - Pediatric Neurological Surgery and The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Rizk is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Tun Jie, MD, MS, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who provides advanced medical care in abdominal transplant surgery and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery. He specializes in complex procedures involving the kidney, pancreas, liver, and biliary system, delivering evidence-based surgical care to patients with advanced abdominal and transplant conditions. Dr. Jie completed his medical degree at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and his residency and fellowship at the University of Minnesota. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. Fluent in English and Chinese, Dr. Jie is committed to improving patient outcomes through clear communication, allowing patients and families to discuss diagnoses, treatment, and surgical plans in their preferred language. Outside of work, Dr. Jie enjoys reading and traveling. Dr. Jie is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pancreatic Cancer, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Jie is board certified in Transplant Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.