LaparoscopicGallbladderRemovalCholecystectomy near Waco, TX

Care Philosophy: CHI St. Joseph Health practitioners proudly provide personalized care at every stage of life. Our physicians and clinicians emphasize preventative medicine, tending to the physical, mental, and emotional health of our patients. We believe in the value of life-long partnerships between patients, families, and providers in order to deliver you compassionate healthcare, closer to home.

Care Philosophy: My philosophy towards my practice of surgery is very simple-treat others as I would want to be treated. In evaluating a patient my first priority is deciding whether an operation is necessary. If surgery is needed, I explain the procedure and recovery in straight forward terms. I always encourage questions; I feel the more someone understands about their healthcare, the better prepared they are for surgery and the recovery. Many procedures such as hernia repair, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, breast surgery and gallbladder surgery can now be preformed as an outpatient. Minimally invasive surgery is frequently an option and is preferred as long as it is just as safe as the more traditional surgical procedures. I strive for a quick recovery making my patients as comfortable as possible. No one wants to have surgery, but if it becomes necessary then care should be given as much empathy, safety and comfort as possible.

Biography: Dr. Alan Abando, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Cedar Park, TX. He is 51 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Alan Abando, MD is affiliated with St. David's Round Rock Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Shey Ditto, DO is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Georgetown, TX. He is 46 years old and has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. Shey Ditto, DO is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center, St. David's North Austin Medical Center and St. David's Georgetown Hospital.