Experienced care from leading surgeons

Baylor Scott & White Health offers numerous surgical services and has hundreds of surgeons on the medical staff across our locations in North and Central Texas. Innovations such as single incision laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery and other operations provide you with advanced surgical options.

Our guide offers information about what you can expect before, during and after surgery.

Surgical specialties

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  • Cardiothoracic surgery

    Cardiothoracic surgery

    For decades, Baylor Scott & White Health has delivered advanced heart and vascular care right here in Texas, pioneering many breakthrough cardiothoracic surgery techniques that have revolutionized cardiac care. Our team of cardiologists, surgeons, interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists, radiologists, electrophysiologists and surgeons on the medical staff and healthcare professionals work together to provide you quality care for a range of heart and vascular conditions.

    More about cardiothoracic surgery
  • Colon and rectal surgery

    Colon and rectal surgery

    Baylor Scott & White provides digestive care services at a number of locations throughout North and Central Texas. From routine gastroenterology care to advanced colon and rectal surgical procedures, our locations are ready to care for you.

    More about colon and rectal surgery
  • Dentistry/oral and maxillofacial surgery

    Dentistry/oral and maxillofacial surgery

    Baylor Scott & White Health offers dentistry and oral surgery services for children and adults at some locations in North and Central Texas.

    More about oral surgery
  • General surgery

    General surgery

    Baylor Scott & White Health offers numerous surgical services and has hundreds of surgeons on the medical staff across our locations in North and Central Texas. Innovations such as single-incision laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery and other operations provide you with advanced surgical options.

  • Gynecological surgery

    Gynecological surgery

    Baylor Scott & White has physicians on the medical staff specializing in the comprehensive care of women with pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder function issues and other conditions requiring gynecological surgery.

    More about gynecological surgery
  • Head and neck surgery

    Head and neck surgery

    Eight out of 10 adults experience debilitating back pain or neck pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is the second-most common cause of missed workdays due to illness and the most common cause of disability.

    More about head and neck surgery
  • Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery

    The neurologists, neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons at Baylor Scott & White Health diagnose and treat virtually every kind of neurological disorder and injury. From brain tumors, strokes and aneurysms to head trauma and spinal cord injuries, these experienced physicians on the medical staff have the expertise and technology to improve a patient's quality of life.

    More about neurosurgery
  • Ophthalmic surgery

    Ophthalmic surgery

    From routine eye exams to corneal transplants, Baylor Scott & White Health has always taken pride in offering you expert eye care.

    More about ophthalmic surgery
  • Orthopedic surgery

    Orthopedic surgery

    From joint and back pain to sports-related injuries and other orthopedic conditions, we’ll help you get back to enjoying your daily activities after treatment or orthopedic surgery.

    More about orthopedic surgery
  • Pediatric surgery

    Pediatric surgery

    Pediatric surgeons operate on all children, from newborns to adolescents. Their expertise is essential, because a child is not a small adult. As a child grows, his or her anatomy changes, and a pediatric surgeon’s skills are needed to perform operations on delicate tissues and structures in his or her body.

    More about pediatric surgery
  • Plastic surgery

    Plastic surgery

    Baylor Scott & White Health has helped thousands of people feel content and confident. The plastic surgery specialists here work from head to toe and coordinate with other specialties to ensure you receive the quality care you deserve. Recognized with numerous awards and accreditations, you'll trust our team of plastic surgeons, nurse clinicians, certified skin care specialists and support staff.

    More about plastic surgery
  • Podiatric medicine and surgery

    Podiatric medicine and surgery

    Podiatrists on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Health diagnose, evaluate and treat a wide range of conditions that affect the foot, ankle and lower leg. Podiatrists are also part of a medical team that addresses more complex health concerns such as diabetes, arthritis and sports injuries.

    More about foot care
  • Robotic surgery

    Robotic surgery

    Robotic surgery, also known as robot-assisted surgery, involves skilled surgeons using a computer console to control very small instruments and a high-resolution camera that is attached to robotic arms to perform minimally invasive surgery.

    More about robotic surgery
  • Surgical oncology

    Surgical oncology

    At Baylor Scott & White, we bring the fight to cancer, which is why Cancer Hates Us.

    With more than 40 years of groundbreaking research and a team-centered approach to treating the whole patient—mind, body and spirit—it’s no wonder cancer hates us.

    More about surgical oncology
  • Transplant surgery

    Transplant surgery

    Baylor Scott & White hospitals in North Texas and Central Texas are home to a highly experienced team of physicians on the medical staff, transplant surgeons and other clinicians who provide comprehensive advanced heart, pancreas, liver, lung and kidney disease care and organ transplant services.

    More about transplant surgery
  • Trauma surgery

    Trauma surgery

    Trauma is defined as any injury to the body, and is often referred to as the neglected disease of the 21st century. Main causes of trauma are falls, motor vehicle accidents, assaults and shootings. A trauma center is a specialized hospital distinguished by the immediate availability of personnel, equipment and services to treat the most severe and critical injuries.

    More about trauma surgery
  • Urologic surgery

    Urologic surgery

    From essential prostate cancer screenings to innovative treatments for urinary incontinence, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to caring for your urology and urogynecology concerns.

    More about urologic surgery
  • Vascular surgery

    Vascular surgery

    For decades, Baylor Scott & White Health has delivered advanced heart and vascular care right here in Texas, pioneering many breakthrough techniques that have revolutionized cardiac care. Our team of cardiologists, surgeons, interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists, radiologists, electrophysiologists and surgeons on the medical staff and healthcare professionals work together to provide you quality care for a range of heart and vascular conditions.

    More about vascular surgery
  • Weight loss surgery

    Weight loss surgery

    Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a tool to produce significant weight loss for morbidly obese people. If you have unsuccessfully battled a serious weight problem, Baylor Scott & White Health can help you take control of your health and change your life.

    We have devoted the necessary resources to provide you with comprehensive weight loss care, including patient education, pre-surgical counseling, advanced surgical options and long-term post-surgical care.

    More about weight loss surgery

Cardiothoracic surgery

For decades, Baylor Scott & White Health has delivered advanced heart and vascular care right here in Texas, pioneering many breakthrough cardiothoracic surgery techniques that have revolutionized cardiac care. Our team of cardiologists, surgeons, interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists, radiologists, electrophysiologists and surgeons on the medical staff and healthcare professionals work together to provide you quality care for a range of heart and vascular conditions.

More about cardiothoracic surgery

Colon and rectal surgery

Baylor Scott & White provides digestive care services at a number of locations throughout North and Central Texas. From routine gastroenterology care to advanced colon and rectal surgical procedures, our locations are ready to care for you.

More about colon and rectal surgery

Dentistry/oral and maxillofacial surgery

Baylor Scott & White Health offers dentistry and oral surgery services for children and adults at some locations in North and Central Texas.

More about oral surgery

General surgery

Baylor Scott & White Health offers numerous surgical services and has hundreds of surgeons on the medical staff across our locations in North and Central Texas. Innovations such as single-incision laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery and other operations provide you with advanced surgical options.

Gynecological surgery

Baylor Scott & White has physicians on the medical staff specializing in the comprehensive care of women with pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder function issues and other conditions requiring gynecological surgery.

More about gynecological surgery

Head and neck surgery

Eight out of 10 adults experience debilitating back pain or neck pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is the second-most common cause of missed workdays due to illness and the most common cause of disability.

More about head and neck surgery

Neurosurgery

The neurologists, neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons at Baylor Scott & White Health diagnose and treat virtually every kind of neurological disorder and injury. From brain tumors, strokes and aneurysms to head trauma and spinal cord injuries, these experienced physicians on the medical staff have the expertise and technology to improve a patient's quality of life.

More about neurosurgery

Ophthalmic surgery

From routine eye exams to corneal transplants, Baylor Scott & White Health has always taken pride in offering you expert eye care.

More about ophthalmic surgery

Orthopedic surgery

From joint and back pain to sports-related injuries and other orthopedic conditions, we’ll help you get back to enjoying your daily activities after treatment or orthopedic surgery.

More about orthopedic surgery

Pediatric surgery

Pediatric surgeons operate on all children, from newborns to adolescents. Their expertise is essential, because a child is not a small adult. As a child grows, his or her anatomy changes, and a pediatric surgeon’s skills are needed to perform operations on delicate tissues and structures in his or her body.

More about pediatric surgery

Plastic surgery

Baylor Scott & White Health has helped thousands of people feel content and confident. The plastic surgery specialists here work from head to toe and coordinate with other specialties to ensure you receive the quality care you deserve. Recognized with numerous awards and accreditations, you'll trust our team of plastic surgeons, nurse clinicians, certified skin care specialists and support staff.

More about plastic surgery

Podiatric medicine and surgery

Podiatrists on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Health diagnose, evaluate and treat a wide range of conditions that affect the foot, ankle and lower leg. Podiatrists are also part of a medical team that addresses more complex health concerns such as diabetes, arthritis and sports injuries.

More about foot care

Robotic surgery

Robotic surgery, also known as robot-assisted surgery, involves skilled surgeons using a computer console to control very small instruments and a high-resolution camera that is attached to robotic arms to perform minimally invasive surgery.

More about robotic surgery

Surgical oncology

At Baylor Scott & White, we bring the fight to cancer, which is why Cancer Hates Us.

With more than 40 years of groundbreaking research and a team-centered approach to treating the whole patient—mind, body and spirit—it’s no wonder cancer hates us.

More about surgical oncology

Transplant surgery

Baylor Scott & White hospitals in North Texas and Central Texas are home to a highly experienced team of physicians on the medical staff, transplant surgeons and other clinicians who provide comprehensive advanced heart, pancreas, liver, lung and kidney disease care and organ transplant services.

More about transplant surgery

Trauma surgery

Trauma is defined as any injury to the body, and is often referred to as the neglected disease of the 21st century. Main causes of trauma are falls, motor vehicle accidents, assaults and shootings. A trauma center is a specialized hospital distinguished by the immediate availability of personnel, equipment and services to treat the most severe and critical injuries.

More about trauma surgery

Urologic surgery

From essential prostate cancer screenings to innovative treatments for urinary incontinence, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to caring for your urology and urogynecology concerns.

More about urologic surgery

Vascular surgery

For decades, Baylor Scott & White Health has delivered advanced heart and vascular care right here in Texas, pioneering many breakthrough techniques that have revolutionized cardiac care. Our team of cardiologists, surgeons, interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists, radiologists, electrophysiologists and surgeons on the medical staff and healthcare professionals work together to provide you quality care for a range of heart and vascular conditions.

More about vascular surgery

Weight loss surgery

Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a tool to produce significant weight loss for morbidly obese people. If you have unsuccessfully battled a serious weight problem, Baylor Scott & White Health can help you take control of your health and change your life.

We have devoted the necessary resources to provide you with comprehensive weight loss care, including patient education, pre-surgical counseling, advanced surgical options and long-term post-surgical care.

More about weight loss surgery

Robotic surgery

Robotic surgery—also called robot-assisted surgery—is a proven technique in which a surgeon performs minimally invasive surgery using a computer console to control very small instruments and a high-resolution camera attached to robotic arms.

Learn more about robotic surgery

Research-based enhanced recovery after surgery

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) has been shown to:

  • Lower the chance of problems after surgery
  • Lower the need for opioids (narcotics) to manage pain
  • Shorten recovery time
  • Allow patients to go home faster