Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Cholecystectomy near Cedar Park, TX

Biography: Dr. Steven Fass, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Austin, TX. He is 57 years old. Dr. Steven Fass, MD is affiliated with St. David's South Austin Medical Center and St. David's Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: When you come to see a surgeon, or any doctor for that matter, chances are that you are at your most vulnerable. I understand your predicament and try to respect your position to the best of my ability. The ultimate goal by the end of our encounter is that you feel comfortable, understand the full breadth of your problem, all of the potential solutions and the risks associated with each. You will have all the confidence and information to make an educated decision about your care.

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: In a world that is becoming increasingly disconnected due to technology, I strive to give patients a personable experience wherein I can join them in their medical care and decision making without simply dictating what I may feel they need. Patients should expect to have their questions answered to their satisfaction and be given clear options and recommendations that they can then use to make informed decisions about their own health going forward. My staff and I constantly look for ways to provide a more engaging and patient centered atmosphere. Despite the often stressful nature of seeking medical advice, we truly want patients to feel reassured that they will receive friendly, thoughtful and timely care from every member of our office.

Care Philosophy: My philosophy towards my practice of surgery is very simple-treat others as I would want to be treated. In evaluating a patient my first priority is deciding whether an operation is necessary. If surgery is needed, I explain the procedure and recovery in straight forward terms. I always encourage questions; I feel the more someone understands about their healthcare, the better prepared they are for surgery and the recovery. Many procedures such as hernia repair, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, breast surgery and gallbladder surgery can now be preformed as an outpatient. Minimally invasive surgery is frequently an option and is preferred as long as it is just as safe as the more traditional surgical procedures. I strive for a quick recovery making my patients as comfortable as possible. No one wants to have surgery, but if it becomes necessary then care should be given as much empathy, safety and comfort as possible.

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.