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About John A Abikhaled, MD
Biography
Dr. John Abikhaled was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and has made his home in Austin since 1981. After graduating from Rice University in 1988, he completed medical school and residency in General Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He has practiced in Austin since 1997.
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 (minim
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 (minim
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.
Procedures and Conditions Treated
- Achalasia
- Adrenal & Pituitary Procedures
- Adrenalectomy
- Appendectomy
- Appendicitis And Other Appendiceal Conditions
- Cholecystectomy - Laparoscopic
- Colon And Rectal Sx - Other
- Diverticulosis And Diverticulitis
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Cancers - Colorectal
- General Surgery - Breast
- Hernia
- Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Fundoplication (Lap Nissen)
- Laparoscopy
- Other Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
- Other Specified And Unspecified Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Robotic Surgery
- Splenectomy
- Stone Removal - Laparoscopic
- Thyroid Disorders
- Thyroid/Parathyroid/Thyroglossal Procedures
Specialties
- Endocrine Surgery
- General Surgery - Board Certified
Affiliations
- St. David's Surgical Hospital
- St. David's North Austin Medical Center
- St. David's Medical Center
Clinic Website
Credentials and Education
Rice University
Undergraduate Degree
1988
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Medical School
1992
General Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Residency
1997