25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Desoto, TX
25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Desoto, TX
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MediFind found 97 specialists near Desoto, TX
Vohra Post Acute Care Physicians Of Texas, PLLC
Valerie Allen is a General Surgeon in Desoto, Texas. Dr. Allen is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.
Arlington Physician Services PA
Richard Alexander is a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor Scott & White Center For Advanced Surgery - Dallas
Dr. Leeds is a Clinical Associate Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He attended Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. During the medical school curriculum, Dr. Leeds excelled in anatomy and physiology pushing him toward surgery. Upon doing clinical rotations in New York and New Jersey, he was drawn closer to the field of surgery. Dr. Leeds then completed his clinical rotations as a medical student in Phoenix, AZ, at Maricopa Medical Center. He felt the learning environment, clinical experience and surgical education was ideal to continue surgical education, so he remained there to train in the general surgery residency program. The program is affiliated with the University of Arizona School of Medicine, and the curriculum included rotations through several other prestigious affiliates such as the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Scottsdale Healthcare Hospitals and Providence Portland Medical Center in Oregon. Here he received several honors including awards from the emergency medicine residency program for the Impact Award, the House Officer of the Year from University of Arizona School Medicine and the Ambassador of Medical Ethics given by the surgery department. After completing general surgery residency, he went on to train in a minimally invasive surgery fellowship with one of the field's greatest contributors, Lee Swanstrom, at Providence Portland Medical Center. While in fellowship, he operated with several world-renowned surgeons in the fields of minimally invasive surgery, colorectal surgery and hepatobiliary surgery, and he became a member of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Leeds was nominated for D Magazine's Best Docs in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Dr. Leeds is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Texas Vascular Associates - Dallas (Hall St)
Stephen Hohmann, MD is a Clinical Associate Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He is a vascular surgery specialist in Dallas, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hohmann has more experience with Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection than other specialists in his area. He graduated from University Of California, San Diego, School of Medicine medical school in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano. Dr. Hohmann is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Insufficiency, Peptic Ulcer, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.
Texas Vascular Associates - Dallas (Hall St)
Dr. Bradley R. Grimsley is a vascular surgeon in Dallas, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano. He received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Grimsley specializes in transcarotid artery revascularization or TCAR. Dr. Grimsley is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Gangrene, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Angioplasty, and Fasciotomy.
Baylor Scott & White Center For Advanced Surgery - Dallas
Dr. Ward is a Clinical Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He has traveled the world to train with pioneer surgeons who have pushed the frontiers of minimally invasive surgery such as Lee Swanstrom and Brice Gayet. His philosophy of care is to get patients back to a quality of life that is better than when he first met them. For surgical patients, minimally invasive techniques are usually the best at doing just that. By developing this unique skillset, Dr. Ward is able to offer a wide array of treatments for benign and malignant conditions of the esophagus, stomach, and other areas of the abdomen. Aside from the surgical aspect of his practice, he is active in conducting research. Dr. Ward believes there is always room to improve on the status quo and therefore uses research to improve patient care on a larger scale. By using evidence based practices and advanced surgical technology, he offers patients safe and innovative surgeries for achieving quality outcomes. In his spare time, he enjoys being outdoors with his family, cooking and cheering for his college sports teams. Dr. Ward was nominated for D Magazine's Best Docs in 2022, 2023, 2024. Dr. Ward is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Texas Oncology, P.A.
Dr. Dao is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. Dr. Dao completed her general surgery training and fellowship in breast surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. She is currently the Program Director for the surgical breast fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center. She graduated in the top quarter of her medical school class at Texas A&M University, College of Medicine. Dr. Dao uses her background in psychology and cell biology to address complex problems in breast cancer surgery. She enjoys spending time with her patients to help them understand their disease and using her expertise to guide them. Her philosophy is “treat the whole patient” with a personalized and integrative approach. Her goal is to listen and work to address each patient’s concerns. She collaborates with patients to develop treatment plans that optimize physical, mental, and emotional health. With more than 15 years of surgical experience, Dr. Dao’s technique specializes in using hidden scar and oncoplastic surgical procedures to restore the natural breast and minimize the cosmetic defect of the tumor removal. Dr. Dao participates in clinical trials and research to bring new advances to the field of breast oncology. She received the Ralph Tompsett Writing Award and John Halverson Young Investigator Award for her research. Dr. Dao grew up in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and briefly left Texas to attend college at UC Berkeley. (Go Bears!). She returned home to be close to her family. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, and spending beach vacations with her husband and two children. Dr. Dao is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
Baylor Scott & White General Surgery - Dallas
Dr. Arnold has been performing general surgery procedures for the last 23 years. He enjoys taking care of all patients who require surgery, ranging from outpatient procedures to complex inpatient cases. Robotic donor nephrectomy is becoming a large part of his practice, and he finds that to be very fulfilling. In his free time, Dr. Arnold enjoys traveling, snow skiing and golf. Dr. Arnold is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Alexandra Dresel, MD
Alexandra Dresel is a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dresel is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
Urgent Surgery Associates, P.A.
Dr. Petrey is a Clinical Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. She attended the University of Mississippi School of Medicine where she was honored with membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and the Herrin Hess Foundation Scholarship. She then completed a General Surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center and Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL. After residency, Dr. Petrey received her fellowship specialty training in Trauma and Surgical Critical at the University of Tennessee at Memphis, a regional medical center with one of the busiest Level One trauma centers in the nation. Dr. Petrey is an associate attending in the Department of General Surgery at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, the first female General Surgery Attending in the Department of Surgery since it was formed in 1920. Dr. Petrey is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center. She is closely involved in the education of medical students while they rotate on General Surgery. Dr. Petrey is also the Program Director for the Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center, which she initiated with the help of her partners. Dr. Petrey has always been dedicated to research in Trauma, Critical Care and Acute General Surgery. Her special interests are trying to determine the causes of readmission of trauma patients to the hospital, cost effectiveness in all areas of healthcare and post-traumatic stress disorder in trauma patients. Dr. Petrey served as the Secretary of the Medical Staff at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, in Dallas (2014-2016) and the President of the Medical Staff (2016-2018) responsible for over a thousand physicians. She also serves on the ICU Quality Committee, the ICU Clinical Practice Council, Professional Standards Committee, Allied Health Committee, Credentials Committee and Best Care Quality Committee. She also served as President of the Baylor University Medical Center Women's Physician Forum from 2005-2010. Dr. Petrey has been a member of Urgent Surgery Associates since 2001, specializing in Acute Care General Surgery, Surgical Trauma and Surgical Critical Care. She also is a member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) and the Society of Critical Care Medicine and Southwestern Surgical Congress. Dr. Petrey is board certified in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. She also is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Petrey is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Urgent Surgery Associates, P.A.
Edward Taylor is a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Taylor is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Urgent Surgery Associates, P.A.
Brandon Rabeler is a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Rabeler is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
North Texas Surgical Specialists
Andre Graham is a General Surgeon in Mansfield, Texas. Dr. Graham is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.
Baylor Scott & White Surgical Institute - Dallas
A lifelong Texan and proud Rice alumnus, Dr. Le is honored by the opportunity to serve patients in this community. After completing his residency at Baylor University Medical Center, he had the honor and privilege of joining the Surgical Institute, a surgical practice founded by Dr. Zeck Lieberman over 50 years ago. He is a board-certified general surgeon and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Specializing in minimally invasive robotic surgery, Dr. Le is a sought-after surgeon with a robust practice in hiatal hernia and reflux surgery, and he has one of the highest volume robotic hernia surgery practices in Dallas-Fort Worth. He has been recognized for his robotic expertise and his practice serves as an education site for aspiring robotic surgeons. Dr. Le’s patient-focused approach and attention to detail allow him to provide high-quality, individualized surgical care. He cares for his patients with compassion, integrity, and surgical excellence. He educates surgical residents at Baylor University Medical Center with the hope that they do the same. The Baylor residents have recognized this commitment with multiple teaching awards. The Surgical Institute, under his leadership, has expanded to Irving, Carrollton, Frisco, and McKinney. He and his partners provide exceptional care with a wide range of general surgical procedures. His greatest joy is being a dedicated husband and father to three wonderful children. His daughter will likely shoot par on the golf course before he ever does. Dr. Le was nominated for D Magazine's 2021 Best Docs . Dr. Le was nominated for D Magazine's Best Docs in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023. Dr. Le has been named a Best Doctor in Collin County from 2018-2024 Dr. Le was voted Best General Surgeon in Frisco & Plano by the readers of Living Magazine for 2023 and 2024. Dr. Le provides care to patients aged 17 and older. Dr. Le is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease.
Baylor Scott & White Center For Advanced Surgery - Dallas
Dr. Aladegbami is a Clinical Associate Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He is a surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery with a special interest in abdominal core health and abdominal wall reconstruction. He is skilled in performing a range of simple to complex, primary and recurrent hernia surgeries or repairs. This includes inguinal, ventral, incisional, Morgagni, Bochladek, and component separations, in addition to performing gastrointestinal surgery. He has trained with the nation’s foremost surgeons in the abdominal wall reconstruction and gastrointestinal surgery field. Therefore, he is able to offer multiple options and approaches for your surgery. His work is published across multiple peer reviewed journals and books. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Aladegbami is an avid Chelsea soccer fan. He loves traveling to learn about new cultures and cuisine. What are inguinal hernias? Dr. Aladegbami explains it all in this video . Curious as to what the Component Separation technique is and when it might be used? Dr. Aladegbami has the answers to those questions in this video . Dr. Aladegbami is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Achalasia, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.
Baylor Scott & White Cardiac Surgery - Dallas
Dr. Meyer is a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in mitral valve repair, aortic valve disease, and surgical treatment for congestive heart failure, including LVAD implantation and heart transplantation. He also has clinical expertise in thoracoscopic surgery, including sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis, and interests in patient and provider education, disease prevention, and population health management. He serves at Baylor Scott & White Health as a professor of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at Texas A&M College of Medicine and as the chair of cardiovascular surgery and the chief of cardiac transplantation and advanced cardiac circulatory support in Dallas. Dr. Meyer is triple board-certified in general surgery, thoracic and cardiac surgery, and surgical critical care and is a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Meyer brings more than 25 years of experience as a cardiothoracic surgeon and a wealth of knowledge and skill to each patient he encounters. He believes in providing patients and their families with all options for care and working together to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. When he is not caring for patients, Dr. Meyer serves as a commander in the United States Navy Medical Corps, currently serving as the director of surgical services for Expeditionary Medical Facility, Camp Pendleton, California. He is married with two college-age children and is an avid runner, water sports enthusiast and writer. Dr. Meyer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Pleurisy, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Alejandro Santos is a General Surgeon in Lancaster, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Richard Hill is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Desoto, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.
Texas Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, PA
Anil Tibrewal is a General Surgeon in Duncanville, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Bladder Reconstruction.
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children
Adam Alder is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Alder is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Splenectomy.
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children
Lauren Gillory is a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gillory is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastroschisis, and Appendectomy.
Texas Oncology, P.A.
Danielle Lipoff is a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Lipoff is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Lymphadenectomy.
Methodist Trauma Specialists - Mansfield
Sherry Sixta is a General Surgeon in Mansfield, Texas. Dr. Sixta is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.
Methodist Surgical Associates
Kevin Niblett is a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Niblett is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.
Texas Oncology, P.A.
Katrina Birdwell is a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Birdwell is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.
When should I see a General Surgeon near Desoto, TX?
There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as:
- Your primary care provider recommends it.
- Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care.
- Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment.
- You need specialized testing or procedures.
- You want a second opinion.
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What types of insurance are accepted by General Surgeons near Desoto, TX?
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Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different General Surgeon?
Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.
How can I prepare for my appointment with a General Surgeon near Desoto, TX?
Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items:
- Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year)
- Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see
- Family history of disease
- List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses
- Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.
- List of questions and concerns
- Your insurance card
You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit.
What questions should I ask my General Surgeon?
Here are some sample questions:
- Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated?
- What symptoms or side effects should I watch for?
- What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results?
- Are there other specialists I need to see?
- What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions?
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MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you.
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Can I filter my search to show male or female General Surgeons near Desoto, TX?
Look for the filter feature on the left side of the General Surgeon search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers.
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Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the General Surgeon search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls).













