RenalTransplant near San Antonio, TX

Care Philosophy: Dr Robert Northway is committed to improving the lives of patients and their families. This is accomplished through a compassionate, collaborative approach in an innovative, quality-driven, community based setting.

Biography: Dr. George Hsieh graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry, Biology, and Economics from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Subsequently, Dr. Hsieh earned a medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio. To further medical training, Dr. Hsieh proceeded with an Internship and Residency in the Department of Surgery atMorristown Memorial Hospital in New Jersey. Additionally, Dr. Hsieh took part in a Research Fellowship in the Department of Surgery at UCLA Medical Center in LosAngeles. Lastly, Dr. Hsieh completed a Residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the Department of Surgery, where he was appointed Chief Resident.Dr. Hsieh is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been practicing medicine since 2009. Additionally, Dr. Hsieh has been a member of the San Antonio community since 2010. As a member of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Hsieh has written numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals and conducted presentations at several national and international medical conferences. Dr. Hsieh has served as the chief of surgery at Methodist Hospital. Some of Dr. Hsieh's favorite pastimes include: cooking, reading, cycling, andspending time with his family. Currently, Dr. Hsieh sees patients at the Stone Oak location.

Biography: Dr. Shaw completed his undergraduate and graduate studies with the world's foremost scholars in medicine at Boston University. In 1994, he was fortunate to work with Dr. Irwin Goldstein, one of the original investigators for a little blue pill that eventually was called Viagra®. Dr. Goldstein took Dr. Shaw under his wing, and the rest is history. Following this, he was accepted to the Tulane Urology program in New Orleans with Dr. Raju Thomas. At Tulane he was fortunate to receive top notch training in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery, and participated in the first da Vinci Robotic Surgery program in the Gulf Coast in 2000. Dr. Shaw is proud to have lived with, and help care for, the wonderful people of New Orleans during his time there. Dr. Shaw moved back to his home state of Texas and picked Austin to be his home in 2004, but never lost his taste for New Orleans cuisine. Dr. Shaw enjoys being in the middle of the action, beginning with his appointment as Chief Resident at Tulane. In Austin, Dr. Shaw has become a respected leader in the medical community, having been appointed as the Chief of Staff at St. David's, North Austin Medical Center, a Thomson Reuters Top 100 Hospital in the United States. Additionally, he has received the ``Top Urologist`` and the ``Patients' Choice`` Award several years in a row. Dr. Shaw is also proud to be one of two physicians to be a part of the Kidney Transplant team for Central Texas and North Austin Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Shaw's expertise in minimally invasive, and robotic, laparoscopic surgery has placed him amongst a select group of surgeons from Intuitive Surgical, manufacturer of the da Vinci Robotics system, to train other surgeons from around the country. Dr. Shaw enjoys teaching as well, and actively gives lectures around Austin and throughout Texas on all aspects of urology. He has also been a guest on ABC, NBC, and CBS to discuss urologic issues with the Austin community. Between all that, he had a chance to write a book used by thousands of young residents, ``How to Find The Right Job After Residency``. Dr. Shaw loves learning, and actively participates in local, regional, and international conferences to stay on the leading edge of his field. Dr. Shaw is board certified by the American Board of Urology, and is an active part of several major medical societies. When not working, Dr. Shaw loves running at Town Lake, and anything that involves being on the water. Dr. Shaw is a proud part of the Austin community, along with his wonderful wife and daughter. Active in the community, he is proud to work alongside his wife with several organizations throughout Austin.

Biography: Dr. Alejandro Garcia is a board-certified general surgeon and surgical intensivist with over thirteen years of experience. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and a native Spanish speaker, he is a proud life member of Texas Exes. After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin, he earned his medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico in 2006, where he demonstrated his leadership skills by serving as class president throughout all four years. Dr. Garcia completed his general surgery training at the University of Florida in Jacksonville and pursued a fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Florida in Gainesville.He began his career in Ocala, Florida, where he played a pivotal role in transforming a community hospital into a tertiary referral center, launching a general surgery residency program, and establishing a Level 1 trauma center. As the associate trauma medical director, he practiced a wide range of acute care surgery, including elective and emergency procedures, trauma, and surgical critical care, all while developing a passion for complex surgical cases.Dr. Garcia returned to Texas during a challenging time; when his sister was diagnosed with debilitating cancer, he sought opportunities in central Texas. He was recruited to St. David's South Austin Medical Center, where he continued to provide comprehensive elective and acute care surgery. At St. David's, he again helped establish a general surgery residency program and served as faculty for both the St. David's Healthcare General Surgery Residency and Texas A&M medical students. As his career progressed and in pursuit of his passion, he chose to focus exclusively on general surgical practice, emphasizing patient education and the complex physiology of surgical patients. His extensive experience enables him to address surgical challenges from a uniquely personal perspective while prioritizing patient care. Dr. Garcia is married to his wife, Elaine, and they have three wonderful children: Gaby, Daniel, and Emma. In his free time, he enjoys family gatherings, often visiting his parents and sister in San Antonio, and retreating to his ranch in Boerne. He finds relaxation in hunting, fly fishing, and watching football. Dr. Alejandro Garcia exemplifies a compassionate and skilled surgeon who prioritizes patient care and family values.

Care Philosophy: Our philosophy is to listen first, then deliver individualized, uncompromised, cost-effective health care that delivers the highest quality and greatest value to the people we serve.