Overview
Dr. Beard is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery. Her focuses include the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett's esophagus, achalasia, hiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia, and other disorders of the esophagus and stomach. Dr. Beard also cares for general surgical problems, including abdominal wall hernias, groin hernias, and benign and malignant diseases of the colon. Dr. Beard graduated from medical school at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, KS, in 2010. She then completed an internship and residency in General Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, in 2015. Dr. Beard completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR, in 2016. Dr. Beard joined the General Surgery medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock in 2016. Dr. Beard 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. Beard has been recognized as a Top Doc 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. Beard is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
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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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kristin W. Beard
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kristin W. Beard?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kristin W. Beard 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. Kristin W. Beard a top-rated expert for Ogilvie Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristin W. Beard is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ogilvie Syndrome, 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. Kristin W. Beard specialize in?
While Dr. Kristin W. Beard is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Cellulitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Kristin W. Beard participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kristin W. Beard has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ogilvie Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Kristin W. Beard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kristin W. Beard accept my insurance?
Dr. Kristin W. Beard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. 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.
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- Distinguished
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Beard isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Beard isDistinguished. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Advanced
- CellulitisDr. Beard isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Beard isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- HerniaDr. Beard isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Beard isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Beard isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Beard isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Beard isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Beard isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Beard isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Beard isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.