
Overview
Daniel T. Schmidt, MD, is a board-certified, experienced general surgeon at Ascension Medical Group Providence General Surgery in Waco, Texas. Dr. Schmidt is highly regarded by his patients for combining advanced technical precision with exceptionally warm, compassionate care. Dedicated to treating the whole person, he ensures that patients feel heard and supported from their initial consultation through recovery. He provides comprehensive surgical care using the latest minimally invasive and robotic techniques.
Dr. Schmidt is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6600 Fish Pond Rd, Ste 101, Waco, TX 76710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Colorectal & General Surgery
Dr. Howton attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where he received his MD in 1990. He then went to Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, Texas, and completed his Internship in 1991 and Residency in 1995. Fellowship training was completed in 1996 at Baylor University Dallas, Texas. He is board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. He has a special interest in colonoscopy for the prevention of colon cancer, laparoscopic colon surgery, colon and rectal cancer. He also has a special interest and training in the treatment for hemorrhoids, including methods of treatment completed in the medical office setting.Dr. Howton takes special interest in the treatment for fecal incontinence. Many patients with fecal incontinence are sometimes embarrassed by this problem and their quality of life is affected in a negative way. He has received certification and training in the Sacral Nervous System treatment used to control fecal incontinence. Patients who have had this procedure are very happy with change it has made in their lives. When not seeing patients, Dr. Howton enjoys spending time with his family, watching his sons play sports and following Baylor athletics. Dr. Howton is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Howton is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Howton is currently accepting new patients.
Ascension Medical Group Providence General Surgery
Karen L. Burnett, MD, is a board-certified, experienced general surgeon at Ascension Medical Group Providence General Surgery in Waco, Texas. Dr. Burnett is a dedicated to serving the Waco community. Beyond her surgical precision, she has built a reputation as a physician who truly cares, earning the deep trust and adoration of her patients by treating everyone like family. Dr. Burnett provides surgical care to children and adults. She delivers advanced surgical treatments using minimally invasive and robotic-assisted technology to repair abdominal conditions and other injuries. Dr. Burnett is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Burnett is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Burnett is currently accepting new patients.
Todd A. Moffatt, MD, PA
Todd A. Moffatt, MD, is an independent general surgeon at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. Dr. Moffatt provides surgical care to patients of all ages. He delivers advanced surgical treatments using minimally invasive and robotic-assisted technology to repair abdominal conditions and other injuries. Robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery may lead to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and less scarring. Dr. Moffatt is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Moffatt is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Moffatt is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Daniel T. Schmidt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-776-3188 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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