Richard Scott Anderson, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Richard Scott Anderson, MD
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Ste 320 Bldg III
Dallas, TX 75231-4481
About Me
Specialties
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Dallas
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
Baylor College of Medicine-Vascular Surgery - Residency - 1988
Baylor University Medical Center Program - Residency - 1987
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth - Medical Education - 1982
Bio
Dr. Richard S Anderson grew up in Dallas and graduated from Texas A&M University. After attending medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, he completed his general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Following his fellowship in vascular surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, he began his general and vascular surgery practice at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas in 1988 where he currently serves as Chief of Surgery. He has been routinely voted one the "Best Doctors in Dallas" by DMagazine since 2001.
Dr. Anderson specializes in laparoscopic and abdominal surgery , including gallbladder, complex hernia, gastrointestinal, thyroid and parathyroid, and vascular surgery. Dr Anderson co-founded the Dallas Veintec Varicose Vein Clinic in 2000 (veintec.com), specializing in ambulatory, office-based, minimally invasive varicose and spider vein treatments and having performed the first saphenous vein ablation procedure in North Texas.
Dr. Anderson is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a diplomat of the American College of Phlebology and a member of the American Hernia Society, along with the Dallas Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association.
Dr. Anderson has been married for 35 years and has 3 children and 2 beautiful granddaughters. He actively participates in his Church including medical mission trips to the Honduras. He enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf and traveling. You can also visit Dr. Anderson at: www.veintec.com.
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5.0 out of 5 (45 Ratings, 15 Comments)
Mar 2025Dr. Anderson continues to listen to what might be concerning me and he offers a plan for what to do. He is not overly anxious to get a procedure done quickly and I appreciate that. He allows time for me to come back and see how things are going at that time ~Mar 2025Dr. Anderson is the best very detailed, also great bedside manners.Mar 2025PleasedFeb 2025Dr Anderson is a wonderful doctor. If I need surgery again, I would want him as a doctor, if possible.Feb 2025The entire staff is attentive and very helpful and friendly from checking in at the front desk to the Medical Assistant who is always willing to help and ensure a smooth transition.Feb 2025The Physician is kind, thorough, explains all treatments and care, and always has time to answer any questions or concerns.Jan 2025Incredible teamJan 2025What a great team!Dec 2024Outstanding patient experience - warm, detailed, patient with my questions, informed, professional, etcDec 2024[...] I felt I was in amazing hands and that all involved cared deeply about my well being.Dec 2024I could not have been more pleased with my experience with Dr. Anderson. I appreciated his concern for and validation of my symptoms. I was also thankful for his thorough explanation of what is going on with my gallbladder and the proposed (planned) surgery. His approach was "just right" for me. He never talked down to me, he explained things well, giving a brief, yet very clear, mini anatomy lesson in such a way a person without a medical background could understand. I felt heard and understood, and the evidence for this is documented in the notes uploaded to my portal. Dr. Anderson also took the time to best understand my patient history, including severe surgical complications I've experienced in the past. (I had a very different pre-operative appointment one time, and later, after experiencing a significant bleed following a surgery, requiring a follow-up emergency surgery, the doctor told me I had tried to caution him in advance.) For my upcoming robotic surgical procedure with Dr. Anderson, I don't have any big concerns, but It is so comforting to know Dr. Anderson took the time in advance to best understand me as a patient, including my surgical history, including potential scar tissue in surrounding areas. Truly, he left nothing out and I know I'll be in the best hands! As we said goodbye, Dr. Anderson closed with "take care." While I can see that he may have a bit of a no nonsense style, these two words highlighted his compassion.Dec 2024Dr. Anderson is always very professional and explains everything in detail, while answering your questions.Dec 2024Everyone from the front reception to [...] and Dr Anderson are top notch.Dec 2024All went very well Thanks!Dec 2024Very good experience!
