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 is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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302 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John F. Eckford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John F. Eckford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John F. Eckford by calling their office at 512-509-0200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John F. Eckford a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John F. Eckford 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 specialize in?
While Dr. John F. Eckford 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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John F. Eckford has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. John F. Eckford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John F. Eckford accept my insurance?
Dr. John F. Eckford 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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Eckford isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Eckford isDistinguished. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HerniaDr. Eckford isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CellulitisDr. Eckford isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Eckford isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Eckford isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Eckford isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Eckford isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Eckford isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Eckford isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Eckford isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Eckford isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Eckford isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Eckford isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Eckford isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.