Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair near Austin, 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: We are Alamo City Surgeons demonstrating expertise in general surgery including thyroid, parathyroid and cancer surgeries and laparoscopic procedures.

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.

Care Philosophy: Do the best thing for the patient. Treat their concerns as well as their condition.

Biography: Dr. Damon Mimari was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies and obtaining a bachelor's degree in Science, he followed in his father Dr. George Mimari's footsteps, and attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. After graduating from Galveston and earning his medical degree, he began and completed his residency in General Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX.Upon completion of his General Surgery residency in 2009, he joined Dr. George Mimari's practice. In 2011, Dr. Damon Mimari and Dr. George Mimari merged their practice with the START Center for Cancer Care.Dr. Damon Mimari has a wide range of surgical interests. He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive surgery, particularly his use and mastery of the DaVinci Robotic Surgical system. Dr. Mimari is a very high-volume robotic surgeon, with an annual case volume among the highest globally. In 2017, Dr. Mimari performed more DaVinci Single-Site cholecystectomies (gallbladder removal) than anybody worldwide. Dr. Mimari also has among the highest case volumes for robotic hernia repair (inguinal, ventral, incisional, etc.). Dr. Mimari has done additional training on advanced techniques for robotic colon and colorectal surgery, sharpening a unique skill set to deliver state of the art minimally invasive surgery for his patients. Dr. Mimari also has an interest in surgical diseases of the breast and is currently working in a collaborative manner to help adapt and potentially apply minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques to treat surgical diseases of the breast.Dr. Mimari is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the Bexar County Medical Society, and the J. Bradley Aust Surgical Society. He is the former Chief of the Department of Surgery for St. Luke's Baptist Hospital. He serves as a mentor and proctor for surgeons learning and implementing the DaVinci Robotic Surgical platform into their practice.Dr. Mimari is the proud father of three children. When not working, he enjoys spending his time with his kids and loved ones. His personal hobbies include running, traveling, and beach time.

Biography: Dr. Carly Allred, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Austin, TX. She is 38 years old and has been practicing for 12 years. Dr. Carly Allred, MD is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Our mission is to provide the very best medical care to our patients. We are a service-oriented practice and strive to treat all of our patients honorably, ethically, professionally and with respect.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Abikhaled has a special interest in thyroid and parathyroid surgery. He treats conditions such as thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and hyperparathyroidism. He uses advanced techniques such as MIRP (minimally invasive radio-guided parathyroidectomy) and IOPTH (intra-operative parathyroid hormone testing) to facilitate his patients' surgery and recovery.