Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair near Temple, 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. 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.

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: 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.