LaparoscopicIncisionalHerniaRepair near Round Rock, TX

Biography: Dr. Alejandro Garcia is a board-certified general surgeon and surgical intensivist with over thirteen years of experience. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and a native Spanish speaker, he is a proud life member of Texas Exes. After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin, he earned his medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico in 2006, where he demonstrated his leadership skills by serving as class president throughout all four years. Dr. Garcia completed his general surgery training at the University of Florida in Jacksonville and pursued a fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Florida in Gainesville.He began his career in Ocala, Florida, where he played a pivotal role in transforming a community hospital into a tertiary referral center, launching a general surgery residency program, and establishing a Level 1 trauma center. As the associate trauma medical director, he practiced a wide range of acute care surgery, including elective and emergency procedures, trauma, and surgical critical care, all while developing a passion for complex surgical cases.Dr. Garcia returned to Texas during a challenging time; when his sister was diagnosed with debilitating cancer, he sought opportunities in central Texas. He was recruited to St. David's South Austin Medical Center, where he continued to provide comprehensive elective and acute care surgery. At St. David's, he again helped establish a general surgery residency program and served as faculty for both the St. David's Healthcare General Surgery Residency and Texas A&M medical students. As his career progressed and in pursuit of his passion, he chose to focus exclusively on general surgical practice, emphasizing patient education and the complex physiology of surgical patients. His extensive experience enables him to address surgical challenges from a uniquely personal perspective while prioritizing patient care. Dr. Garcia is married to his wife, Elaine, and they have three wonderful children: Gaby, Daniel, and Emma. In his free time, he enjoys family gatherings, often visiting his parents and sister in San Antonio, and retreating to his ranch in Boerne. He finds relaxation in hunting, fly fishing, and watching football. Dr. Alejandro Garcia exemplifies a compassionate and skilled surgeon who prioritizes patient care and family values.

Care Philosophy: Our practice is dedicated to the care of our patients and we strive to be compassionate, honest and respectful of patient rights. General Surgery is constantly evolving and we strive to offer cutting edge surgical techniques while providing the highest standard of care. All of our surgeons offer a wide spectrum of surgical skills that covers the breadth of General Surgery, including many of the newer minimally invasive techniques.

Biography: Dr. Izfar is a minimally invasive surgeon who specializes in treatment of colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and pelvis organ prolapse. She also has a special interest in functional disorders, such as constipation, fecal incontinence, and pelvic floor disorders.

Care Philosophy: Timely, compassionate and personalized care of the highest standard

Care Philosophy: Dr. Dean Kocay has comprehensive experience performing general surgical procedures for many conditions. Whenever medically possible, Dr. Kocay performs minimally invasive surgery, or laparoscopic surgery, which requires smaller incisions than traditional surgery.Laparoscopy surgery is safer to perform and generally reduces the length of hospital stays and recovery times. Dr. Kocay is also experienced with traditional (open) surgery.Above all, treatment is chosen to meet a patient's individual needs. Dr. Kocay offers a collaborative approach to patient care, working closely with colleagues in other surgical and medical specialties to find the best treatment approach for each patient.

Biography: Dr. Jay Cheek, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in San Antonio, TX. He is 45 years old. Dr. Jay Cheek, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Mario Longoria, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Round Rock, TX. He is 53 years old. Dr. Mario Longoria, MD is affiliated with St. David's Round Rock Medical Center and St. David's Georgetown Hospital.

Care Philosophy: To provide expert care in compassionate, friendly, and professional manner.

Care Philosophy: Our practice is dedicated to the care of our patients and we strive to be compassionate, honest and respectful of patient rights. General Surgery is constantly evolving and we strive to offer cutting edge surgical techniques while providing the highest standard of care. All of our surgeons offer a wide spectrum of surgical skills that covers the breadth of General Surgery, including many of the newer minimally invasive techniques.

Care Philosophy: Patients with problems of the colon, rectum, and anus are frequently embarrassed, frustrated, and anxious. We ensure that patients are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect, while striving to provide the best possible care in a cost-conscious approach.