Richard S. Anderson
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 320, 
Dallas, TX 

Overview

"Dr. Richard S Anderson grew up in Dallas and graduated from Texas A&M University. After attending medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, he completed his general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Following his fellowship in vascular surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, he began his general and vascular surgery practice at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas in 1988 where he currently serves as Chief of Surgery. He has been routinely voted one the ""Best Doctors in Dallas"" by DMagazine since 2001.Dr. Anderson specializes in laparoscopic and abdominal surgery , including gallbladder, complex hernia, gastrointestinal, thyroid and parathyroid, and vascular surgery. Dr Anderson co-founded the Dallas Veintec Varicose Vein Clinic in 2000 (veintec.com), specializing in ambulatory, office-based, minimally invasive varicose and spider vein treatments and having performed the first saphenous vein ablation procedure in North Texas.Dr. Anderson is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a diplomat of the American College of Phlebology and a member of the American Hernia Society, along with the Dallas Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association.Dr. Anderson has been married for 35 years and has 3 children and 2 beautiful granddaughters. He actively participates in his Church including medical mission trips to the Honduras. He enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf and traveling. You can also visit Dr. Anderson at: www.veintec.com.".

Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

Graduate Institution

McGovern Medical School At UTHealth (1982), 1982

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine-Vascular Surgery (1988)

Specialties

General Surgery
Vascular Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Texas Health Dallas

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Cook Children's Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

Texas Health Surgical Specialists
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 320, Dallas, TX 75231

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Anderson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hernia Surgery
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Is Dr. Richard S. Anderson a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard S. Anderson 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. Richard S. Anderson specialize in?

While Dr. Richard S. Anderson is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Richard S. Anderson accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard S. Anderson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-369-5432 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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