Best Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Doctors in Shenandoah, TX

Kind, compassionate, and minimally invasive care

Dr. Khawaja Azimuddin, MD is a Colon /amp Rectal Surgery Specialist who practices in Shenandoah, TX. He is 61 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Khawaja Azimuddin, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest.

Surgery should be a last resort. Careful appropriate workup prior to surgery is always a good idea. If you choose me as your surgeon, I will treat you like family.

Charles F. Dendy, DO, FACOS, received his Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University and attended medical school at the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. He completed his general surgery internship at Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas and general surgery residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan.Dr. Dendy is board certified in surgery and is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, The American Osteopathic Association and The American Medical Association.Charlie F. Dendy, DO, has special interest in minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery, sometimes called laparoscopic surgery, is done through small incisions. Using specialized techniques, miniature cameras with microscopes, tiny fiber-optic flashlights and special instruments, Dr. Dendy can perform surgery through incisions that require only a stitch or two to close.Minimally invasive surgery means less trauma to the body, less blood loss, smaller surgical scars and less need for pain medication. Patients leave the hospital sooner after minimally invasive surgery and return to normal activities sooner than with conventional open surgery.Dr. Dendy has extensive training in laparoscopic colon resections and laparoscopic hernia repairs including inguinal, ventral/incisional and hiatal hernias. He is committed to bringing the latest surgical advancements to Conroe, Texas.

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Surgery should be a last resort. Careful appropriate workup prior to surgery is always a good idea. If you choose me as your surgeon, I will treat you like family.

Charles F. Dendy, DO, FACOS, received his Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University and attended medical school at the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. He completed his general surgery internship at Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas and general surgery residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan.Dr. Dendy is board certified in surgery and is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, The American Osteopathic Association and The American Medical Association.Charlie F. Dendy, DO, has special interest in minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery, sometimes called laparoscopic surgery, is done through small incisions. Using specialized techniques, miniature cameras with microscopes, tiny fiber-optic flashlights and special instruments, Dr. Dendy can perform surgery through incisions that require only a stitch or two to close.Minimally invasive surgery means less trauma to the body, less blood loss, smaller surgical scars and less need for pain medication. Patients leave the hospital sooner after minimally invasive surgery and return to normal activities sooner than with conventional open surgery.Dr. Dendy has extensive training in laparoscopic colon resections and laparoscopic hernia repairs including inguinal, ventral/incisional and hiatal hernias. He is committed to bringing the latest surgical advancements to Conroe, Texas.

J. Alan Przybyla, M.D., is a board certified general surgeon with North Pines General Surgery in Conroe, Texas. Dr. Przybyla received his bachelor degree from the University of Texas, and received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. He completed his surgical residency at the Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Przybyla is board certified in surgery and is a member of both the American Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association. As a native Houstonian, Dr. Przybyla could not be more excited to be serving patients close to home. Dr. Przybyla enjoys his partnership with other surgeons whose primary focus is also excellence in patient care. He has received extensive training in advanced surgical disciplines including advanced laparoscopy, endocrine surgery and endoscopy. His areas of particular interest include laparoscopic colon resection for benign and malignant diseases, laparoscopic anti-reflux procedures, as well as surgery for diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Dr. Przybyla's practice also encompasses routine surgical issues such as diseases of the gallbladder and appendix, breast surgery and wound care. He currently serves as the Medical Director of Robotics for HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe. Like his colleagues, Dr. Przybyla is committed to providing the people of Montgomery County with the most advanced and highest quality surgical care. He welcomes new patients and referrals.As a native Houstonian, J. Alan Przybyla, MD, could not be more excited to be joining North Pines General Surgery. Dr. Przybyla looks forward to his partnership with other surgeons whose primary focus is also excellence in patient care. He has received extensive training in advanced surgical disciplines including advanced laparoscopy, endocrine surgery and endoscopy.His areas of particular interest include laparoscopic colon resection for benign and malignant diseases, laparoscopic anti-reflux procedures, as well as surgery for diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Dr. Przybyla's practice also encompasses routine surgical issues such as diseases of the gallbladder and appendix, breast surgery and wound care.Like his colleagues, Dr. Przybyla is committed to providing the people of Montgomery County with the most advanced and highest quality surgical care.

Ronak Patel, D.O. is a native Texan. He attended the University of Texas at Austin graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Economics. He went on to attend Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth Texas in which he graduated with honors. He was in the top 5 in his class and obtained the President's Scholar award, given to students who maintained Dean's list throughout every semester in college.Dr. Patel completed his surgical training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical Center. There he received extensive General Surgery and Trauma training at the Busiest Level 1 Trauma Center in the U.S. by physicians such as Dr. James "Red" Duke and Dr. John B Holcomb. He then went on to the University of South Florida for fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery. Training was extensive in Laparoscopic Foregut surgery including but not limited to Nissen Fundoplication, Distal Pancreatectomy, Splenectomy, Bowel resection, Colon surgery and Bariatric surgery with an emphasis on revisional surgeries. He has also completed DaVinci Robotic Surgical Training.He is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He is Fellowship certified by the ASMBS as well as the fellowship council. He has presented Posters at the annual Obesity Week in the past. Dr. Patel has a strong interest in Bariatric Surgery and the maintenance of weight loss after. He teaches weight sensitivity courses for medical professionals at the hospitals that he works at as he knows the difficulty of weight loss, the importance of it, and the difficulty with expressing the need for help by a patient.

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group providers are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families. Our board-certified physicians provide continuous patient-centered care, while using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment. They have all-access to outpatient and inpatient services offered by St. Luke's Health, as well as leading medical specialists to consult on diagnosis and treatment

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group providers are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families. Our board-certified physicians provide continuous patient-centered care, while using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment. They have all-access to outpatient and inpatient services offered by St. Luke's Health, as well as leading medical specialists to consult on diagnosis and treatment