Dr. Joaquin Rodriguez is a board-certified physician specializing in surgery. His professional interests surgical procedures for  breast cancer, foregut, bariatric, weight loss and general surgery as well as hiatal hernia, robotic hernia repair and gastroesophageal reflux disease. A native of Texas, Dr. Rodriguez is passionate about providing compassionate care for adult patients in his community. Dr. Rodriguez is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is proud to be the first minimally invasive-trained surgeon at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple since joining the surgery department in 2000. Outside of work, Dr. Rodriguez enjoys photography. Dr. Rodriguez is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Lump, Lymphadenectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Dr. Tun Jie, MD, MS, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who provides advanced medical care in abdominal transplant surgery and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery. He specializes in complex procedures involving the kidney, pancreas, liver, and biliary system, delivering evidence-based surgical care to patients with advanced abdominal and transplant conditions. Dr. Jie completed his medical degree at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and his residency and fellowship at the University of Minnesota. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. Fluent in English and Chinese, Dr. Jie is committed to improving patient outcomes through clear communication, allowing patients and families to discuss diagnoses, treatment, and surgical plans in their preferred language. Outside of work, Dr. Jie enjoys reading and traveling. Dr. Jie is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pancreatic Cancer, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

Dr. Scott Thomas is a board-certified surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, with a subspecialty in general surgery. His professional interests include colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, colonoscopy, diverticular disease, anorectal disorders, complex colorectal and abdominal conditions, re-operative surgery, acute care surgery and open and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Thomas is passionate about the total care of his adult patients, as well as continuing to educate the next generation of physicians and surgeons. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons (and its South Texas Chapter), the Texas Surgical Society, the Association for Surgical Education and the Southern Society of Clinical Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Thomas enjoys spending time with family, including his wife and three sons, being outdoors, playing golf and traveling. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

Richard Symmonds is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Symmonds is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Jorge Velazco is a board-certified internist with a subspecialty of pulmonary and critical care medicine. He has a particular interest in post-cardiac surgical care, mechanical circulatory support and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapies. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Velazco is certified in internal medicine, critical care medicine, pulmonary medicine and neurocritical care medicine. Dr. Velazco is passionate about working on post-cardiothoracic surgery recovery, including all aspects of cardiovascular procedures such as ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, organ transplantation and cardiovascular critical care medicine. Dr. Velazco is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

Stephen Abernathy is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Abernathy is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy.

John Vermillion is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Vermillion is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

Nicole Reid is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Reid is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

Debra Doherty is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Doherty is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Enlarged Liver, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

Michelle Strong is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Strong is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery.

Craig Milner is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Milner is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

Grace Ng is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Ng is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Randall Smith is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Michael Brennan is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Temple, Texas. Dr. Brennan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Bill Morgan is a board-certified surgeon specializing in general surgery, with a subspecialty in trauma surgery. His professional interests include trauma resuscitation. Prior to joining the Baylor Scott & White family, Dr. Morgan held numerous Trauma Medical Director roles, building the trauma program for one California hospital. He was appointed Chair for the State of Idaho’s Time Sensitive Emergencies Committee, creating the state’s Trauma, Stroke and Heart Attack System. During Desert Storm, he spent two months in Saudi Arabia as a Captain and flight surgeon with the US Air Force Reserve. He retired from the US Air Force Reserve as a Colonel in March of 2012. Dr. Morgan is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the North Pacific Surgical Association. He is proud to serve as a Lead Reviewer for the American College of Surgeons’ (ACS) Trauma Surveys and as a reviewer for the ACS Committee on Trauma and the Verification, Review, and Consultation Program. Outside of work, Dr. Morgan enjoys flying, off-road vehicles, hunting, three-gun competitions and pistol and weapons training. Dr. Morgan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gastrostomy.

Monica Rocco is a General Surgeon in Belton, Texas. Dr. Rocco is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Rocco is currently accepting new patients.

Harvey Chen is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Temple, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant.

Dr. Thomas Muse is a board-certified surgeon specializing in general surgery. His professional interests include trauma and acute care surgery and minimally invasive robotic surgery, such as abdominal hernia repairs and ostomy reversal surgery. Dr. Muse is a member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the American Hernia Society. Outside of work, Dr. Muse enjoys spending time with family. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Arsalan Amin is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection and Hypothermia.

Lindsay Howe is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Appendectomy.

Dr. Hayden Stagg is a board-certified pediatric surgeon with interest in pediatric acute care surgery, childhood cancer and other tumors, pediatric trauma care, chest wall anomalies, birth defects, pediatric thoracic disease, pediatric ECMO, neonatal surgery, and prenatal consultations. Dr. Stagg is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and member of the Pediatric Trauma Society. He is certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery. When not at work he spends time with his wife and five children and enjoys hunting, fishing, outdoor sports and cooking. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Umbilical Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Necrosis, and Appendectomy.

Vivy Phan is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Cholecystitis.

Chad Griesbach is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. His top area of expertise is Cholecystitis.

Chad Hall is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholangitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Thyroidectomy.

John Hendricks is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.