Overview

Mystan Gurkin, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and has specialized knowledge of the entire surgical process. She is committed to practicing surgery at the highest possible level so that patients can enjoy full and healthy lives. Dr. Gurkin was born and raised in Austin, where she was the middle child of three and the first doctor in her family. When out of the clinic, Dr. Gurkin enjoys traveling, theater, cooking and gardening.

Dr. Gurkin is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Gallbladder Disease.

Graduate Institution

University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio - 1998

Residency

General Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital/Clara Ford Pavilion - 2003

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in TX

Board Certifications

General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Surgical Critical Care, Henry Ford Hospital/Clara Ford Pavilion - 2001

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Brenham

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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
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
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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 - Brenham Hwy 290
Brenham, TX 77833
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mystan Gurkin

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Is Dr. Mystan Gurkin a top-rated expert for Cellulitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mystan Gurkin is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cellulitis, 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. Mystan Gurkin specialize in?

While Dr. Mystan Gurkin is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cellulitis, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Mystan Gurkin accept my insurance?

Dr. Mystan Gurkin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 979-337-5400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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