Dr. Abikhaled is an amazingly talented and well-mannered surgeon. I recently went in for an…read moreumbilical repair procedure using the da Vinci Xi machine and everything went off without a hitch. Within 4 weeks I was back to light cardio. Within 6 weeks, I was back in the gym back to fighting gravity. If you're considering hernia repair surgery, hands down Dr Abikhaled gets my highest recommendation.

Had a great experience with Dr. Abikhaled. Had parathyroid surgery in Nov. 2025. Bedside manner was…read moregreat and he explained everything that I would go through. If I need further surgery that he specializes in, believe I will make sure he performs the surgery. Office was a little hard to get too. I live in Belton and drove to Downtown Austin to see him, but overall, it was worth it.

Excellent Hernia Repair-- I'm Ready to Play Again Like Odell Beckham Jr !…read more In getting a flat repaired the tire had to be replaced and so I didn't wait but just brought it home from NTB to remount the wheel myself. The wheel didn't want to sit still as I screwed on the lug nuts and so I needed to hold it there. This took 2-3 minutes. I was squatting, slightly hunched over, and putting high pressure on my right groin area. I finally completed the job, hand-tightening all the lug nuts and lowered the car to drive off to work. The next day I experienced a groin pain while running outdoors. This recurred throughout the rest of the week. It always happened after significant leg exercise and too after long walking. While I initially thought it might be a groin strain, the persistence led me to believe it was an inguinal hernia. I performed the "cough test", visited Dr. Ash, and found out I was right. We elected to do the repair asap because my exercise is important to me. Note that if you wait too long the intestinal incarceration can worsen to the point of strangulation, and then you have an emergency visit to the hospital with a huge bill. By using a local outpatient surgery center (Stonegate on William Cannon), the surgery happened affordably and quickly. Now, a year later I'm in super shape from regular exercise. Mind you, I have modified that : I sold my racing bike and purchased an Elliptigo stand-up bicycle to avoid putting "Lance Armstrong-like crunch pressure" on the hernia site (Dr. Ash installed a plug under the mesh, so the former you can feel if you or some object pushes hard on your groin). The scar is quite feint, but I don't mind a "war wound". In recuperating from surgery I used no drugs because I immediately began walking around carefully with a cain. After about 8 weeks I was cain-free and fast walking with being able to half-speed run at 10 weeks. At 12 weeks I was back up to full speed, including rowing (a non-crunch exercise). Dr. Ash remarked that she had to install a plug that was significantly wider than she expected, so she believes my wheel replacement did *not* cause the hernia : I worked out in a gym throughout the 90's and probably started the tear there. Since then it only became worse and the wheel replacement took advantage of it to push the intestine up and through. Dr. Ash not only healed me, but enlightened me so I will henceforth live very differently so no hernia will happen elsewhere. My advice to anyone changing car wheels is always sit on a stool. And buy an Elliptigo.

Dr. Ash is amazing. Highly recommend. She repaired my mom's and husband's hernias. I had my…read moregallbladder removed last September and would not go to anyone else. The experience from initial office visit through follow-up was so professionally done. After one warning attack, and gallbladder removal, I am feeling great. I will admit, I could not miss my grandson's baseball game at 2 the next day, but I did take it easy the rest of the weekend, at work on Monday. She is so professional and explains everything. You are in trusted hands with Dr. Ash.

Well, no one likes to have to have a surgeon, but I'm proud to say my surgeon is Dr. Livingston. I…read morewas diagnosed with gallstones and was recommended to another facility. I wanted to do some research before choosing who I wanted operating on me. I've worked in healthcare for over 20 years and know some of the best recommendations come from the NURSES that work with the doctors. So... I asked around and Dr. Livingston got consistently solid recommendations for being an excellent surgeon. This was my first experience on the patient side of interacting with a surgeon and am happy to report that Dr. Livingston took the time to make sure I was well informed of my options, risks, post op recovery time, etc. His medical assistant, Jennie was really helpful with my surgery scheduling and was very accessible when I had questions about the procedure and follow-up etc. She really helped me feel comfortable when I had some anxiety post surgery. The surgery itself (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) was uncomplicated and there was hardly any scar tissue to speak of. The billing office helped me when I had some questions about my insurance. If you're gonna have to have surgery, I'd go with these guys. I have no complaints about any aspect of the care they provided to me.

Do not spend your money or your time here. This place does not care about you as a patient. The…read moredoctor that I made the appointment with decided it was okay to move my appointment up an hour and it wouldn't be a big deal. Probably had to catch a tee off time with his buddies. Problem for me is that I didn't get out of work in time to meet that appointment. So I go to tell them I can't make the new scheduled time and they tell me I can't be seen for another three to four weeks. I suppose my time just isn't as valuable as theirs. They acted as though it was my fault that I couldn't accommodate them after they had inconvenienced me. Save yourself the heart ache and avoid this place. The staff is as about as warm as Nurse Ratchet and I'm sure the doctors are just as incompetent.

I appreciated the different approach Dr. A has to more permanently improve under eye and temple…read morevolume loss...no other doctor I talked with had his approach. I'm very pleased with the result!

Dr Apostolakis did an upper blepharoplasty (an eye tuck) and earlobe reshaping for me a few weeks…read moreback. It was easy and problem-free, and I'm very pleased with the results. Dr. Apostolakis was engaged and responsive during the consultation, and it was an easy decision to go forward with him. He has a complete surgical suite attached to his office--so no day surgery clinic visit needed. His surgical assistant is delightful. In a preop appointment, she explained everything about the surgery and the post surgery care, and my recovery went very well. I would recommend Dr. Apostolakis to anyone in Austin considering facial plastic surgery.

Very happy with my first visit, I had mother's wrist that needed taken care of. Doctor gave me a…read moresteroid shot and within a week the pain I had vanished. I will be back for services as needed.

Dr Amis is wonderful! I've now had three fingers with trigger finger issues! He's resolved them all…read moresuccessfully! Kind and competent!

Dr Kroeker was recommended by our endocrenologist to remove my wife's thyroid. It was an excellent…read morerecommendation! Our initial visit was exactly what my wife and I needed - comprehensive explanation of my wife's condition, complete review of what would be done (including pictures and drawings!), answered all our concerns. We were not hurried through the process. And, the staff was very helpful and friendly. So far, so good. Then, came the surgery. Dr Kroeker came into the pre-op prep room and reviewed what would be done and any risks associated with the surgery. Including a chance for a condition called "hungry bone syndrome." The surgery was perfect and so was recovery. Only one overnight stay. And back home. The next day, my wife developed symptoms of hypocalcemia and Dr Kroeker immediately had us return to the hospital. My wife had hungry bone syndrome. The remedy is constant monitoring and IV calcium and other minerals. My wife's thyroid issue had depleted her bones and they were now sucking up all they found. For the next eight days, Dr Kroeker was in constant contact with the hospital. And, she visited my wife all the time. Throughout this condition and after my wife left the hospital, Dr Kroeker continued to stay in touch via phone, email and text. Today, 6 months or so later, my wife's incision isn't noticeable (unless you look hard). I can't be happier. And my wife is thankful for the care and attention by Dr Kroeker.

Be aware the lady who answered the phone diagnosed me on the phone and refused me an appointment.read more

I came by this establishment this morning to have my pre-op screening completed. The two absolutely…read moredelightful ladies @ the front desk made my already great morning even better! I was greeted by Keshia & Rosalyn immediately. There's nothing better than being acknowledged by genuinely positive professional that demonstrate they enjoy their positions. Thank you for being the sincere folks you are! Jim Palladino, CWO3 US Navy Retired

It's your money!!! You would think... Mar.18, 2022 was…read moresurgery date. Today is Dec.1, 2022. Enough time has passed to have the accounting dept. mail the check that is supposedly on someone's desk since Oct. 21, 2022. I have always received a refund promptly from other medical facilities when deposit was overpaid but not from this one. Not kissing it goodbye tho!

Dr. Glover walked me through the surgery process and took time in answering all my questions. The…read moreoutcome of the surgery has exceeded my expectations. Kept waiting for pain associated with surgery, none arrived that Tylenol could not handle. Dr. Glover has my glowing endorsement. Impressive young doctor that is excellent in his field of Robotic assisted surgery.

He is an amazing surgeon! He is a leading expert in hernia repairs which is why I had to wait a…read moremonth for my procedure.

Dr. Padalecki is as good as it gets when it comes to initial diagnosis of the problem,…read morerecommendation for course of action, surgery and recovery. In 2016, I went to Dr. Padalecki after years of shoulder dislocations and instability and he was so helpful, kind and knowledgeable about my injury. His staff was also extremely helpful and accommodating in scheduling my pre and post-surgery appointments. When it came time for the operation, Dr. Padalecki performed expertly and my shoulder healed flawlessly and was fully operational after a much shorter than expected recovery time (1 month). My Physical Therapist was honestly shocked at the quality of the surgery and how quickly I recovered. This morning, I went back in because I was concerned that I had injured my knee and again, Dr. Padalecki's staff got back to me moments after I submitted a request for an appointment online and scheduled me first thing the following week. The appointment including X-Rays and consultation was quick and painless and I left with peace of mind about a go-forward plan for my new injury. I would highly recommend Dr. Padalecki and his team to anybody dealing with joint instability or injury. Last year, I referred another friend to Dr. Padalecki and she left with the same experience - you will not be disappointed!

Waited 40 minutes past the appointment time for him to some in and be extremely rude!read more

I honestly couldn't be happier with my experience here. I came in needing disc replacement surgery…read morein my neck, and from the start the team made me feel taken care of. What really stood out to me is how quickly they got me scheduled, less than a week from my first call to surgery. That kind of responsiveness meant everything when I was in pain. The surgery itself went smoothly, and my surgeon explained everything in a way that gave me total confidence. The nurses and staff were so kind and attentive, making me feel comfortable during what could have been a really stressful time. Recovery has been going better than I could have imagined, and I can already feel such a difference. I'm grateful not just for the skill of the medical team, but also for how much they genuinely seemed to care about me as a person. If anyone out there is considering neck surgery or struggling with disc issues, I can say from personal experience , you'll be in excellent hands here.

Outstanding. Dr. Webb is a talented surgeon and he takes the time to answer questions and offer…read morereassurance.