John F. Eckford-Ii
Expertise in
14
conditions
Expertise in
14
conditions

Overview

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-Ii 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-Ii is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Eckford-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in TX

Board Certifications

General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville (Building 1)
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock 302 University
302 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
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Is Dr. John F. Eckford-Ii a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John F. Eckford-Ii is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. John F. Eckford-Ii specialize in?

While Dr. John F. Eckford-Ii is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hemorrhoids, and Acute Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. John F. Eckford-Ii accept my insurance?

Dr. John F. Eckford-Ii accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-509-0200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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