John F. Eckford, MD

Specialties

General Surgery, Wound Care

Patient Care Emphasis

Abdominal Laparoscopic Surgery, Biliary Tract (Gall Bladder), Colon Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive/Laparoscopic Procedures, Wound Care

Board Certification

Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery

Scott & White Appointment

July 1, 2007

Education

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Tulsa, OK, MD, 2002

University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, BS, 1998

Specialty Training

General Surgery Residency, Scott & White Hospital, Temple, TX

Faculty Rank - Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Awards and Honors

Texas A&M Medical Student Mentor Award, 2012

Outstanding Surgery Faculty, 2011

Arthur C. Scott Surgical Research Award, 2006

Podalarian Award, 2002

Medical Book Award, 2002

Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons

Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons

Southwestern Surgical Society

American Medical Association

Texas Medical Association

Williamson County Medical Society

American Hernia Society

Languages Spoken

English

Interests/Hobbies

Spending time with family, general aviation, motorcycle touring, reef aquaria and scuba diving

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