Laparoscopic Appendectomy near San Antonio, TX

Care Philosophy: Patient focused personalized care

Care Philosophy: General Surgeon Edward Eric Horvath, DO, FACS likes to use humor and stories to get to know his patients. He wants them to feel that when they come to see him he's not just a doctor. That way, on the day of their surgery, they're not fearful. He also likes to draw pictures and make sure his patients are confident that they know exactly what he's going to do, why he's going to do it, and that they're going to do great.

Care Philosophy: We care for your Health!

Biography: Dr. Steven Fass, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Austin, TX. He is 57 years old. Dr. Steven Fass, MD is affiliated with St. David's South Austin Medical Center and St. David's Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Our practice is dedicated to the care of our patients and we strive to be compassionate, honest and respectful of patient rights. General Surgery is constantly evolving and we strive to offer cutting edge surgical techniques while providing the highest standard of care. All of our surgeons offer a wide spectrum of surgical skills that covers the breadth of General Surgery, including many of the newer minimally invasive techniques.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Harrell strives to serve every patient as he would want his own family treated. "It is my strong belief that God is the author of all healing, both physically and mentally, and I hope to be used as his instrument for all people in need," he says.

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.

Biography: Dr. Damon Mimari was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies and obtaining a bachelor's degree in Science, he followed in his father Dr. George Mimari's footsteps, and attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. After graduating from Galveston and earning his medical degree, he began and completed his residency in General Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX.Upon completion of his General Surgery residency in 2009, he joined Dr. George Mimari's practice. In 2011, Dr. Damon Mimari and Dr. George Mimari merged their practice with the START Center for Cancer Care.Dr. Damon Mimari has a wide range of surgical interests. He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive surgery, particularly his use and mastery of the DaVinci Robotic Surgical system. Dr. Mimari is a very high-volume robotic surgeon, with an annual case volume among the highest globally. In 2017, Dr. Mimari performed more DaVinci Single-Site cholecystectomies (gallbladder removal) than anybody worldwide. Dr. Mimari also has among the highest case volumes for robotic hernia repair (inguinal, ventral, incisional, etc.). Dr. Mimari has done additional training on advanced techniques for robotic colon and colorectal surgery, sharpening a unique skill set to deliver state of the art minimally invasive surgery for his patients. Dr. Mimari also has an interest in surgical diseases of the breast and is currently working in a collaborative manner to help adapt and potentially apply minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques to treat surgical diseases of the breast.Dr. Mimari is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the Bexar County Medical Society, and the J. Bradley Aust Surgical Society. He is the former Chief of the Department of Surgery for St. Luke's Baptist Hospital. He serves as a mentor and proctor for surgeons learning and implementing the DaVinci Robotic Surgical platform into their practice.Dr. Mimari is the proud father of three children. When not working, he enjoys spending his time with his kids and loved ones. His personal hobbies include running, traveling, and beach time.