Dr. Felix Cherico Jr, MD
General Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 72
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Dr. Felix Cherico Jr, MD is a general surgery specialist in Austin, TX. He graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and specializes in general surgery.
Surgical Associates of Austin PA
1015 E 32nd St Ste 308
Austin, TX 78705
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- Medicaid
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Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
high
more than 84% of peers
Breast Diseases
normal
more than 81% of peers
Gallbladder Removal
normal
more than 75% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Cherico Jr "Our mission is to provide the very best medical care to our patients. We are a service-oriented practice and strive to treat all of our patients honorably, ethically, professionally and with respect."
1 Specialties
- General Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
49 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Aneurysm
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Empyema
- Esophageal Diseases
- Fracture
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Disease
- Secondary Malignancies
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Thrombosis
- Ulcer
- Umbilical Hernia
- Vascular Disease
- Ventral Hernia
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39 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biopsy of Breast
- Bladder Surgery
- Breast Surgical Procedure
- Colectomy
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gastrectomy
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Heart Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mastectomy
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Wound Repair
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterMedical School | Graduated
- Emory UniversityInternship Hospital | Completed
- Emory UniversityResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- German
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Great doctor. Do not like the downtown location. Wish he practiced in other offices.
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1Elizabeth Goble in Austin Tx – Feb 11, 2016
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Dr. Cherico made me feel like I was his only patient and had all of his time I needed for questions or reassurance. Great doctor. Great surgeon.
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2Jan 07, 2016