Dr. Richard Eller, MD
General Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 57
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Dr. Richard Eller, MD is a general surgery specialist in Dallas, TX and has been practicing for 22 years. He graduated from The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine in 1990 and specializes in general surgery, bariatric medicine, and more.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- Principal Financial Group
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Eller performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
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more than 5% of peers
Inguinal Hernia
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more than 5% of peers
Appendicitis
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more than 5% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Eller "I practice general surgery and perform most procedures laparoscopically. I like to know my patients as individuals, and I have a "family doctor" approach to surgical care. I also practice bariatric medicine, helping patients to manage their weight with nutritional counseling and lifestyle change."
3 Specialties
- General Surgery
- Bariatric Medicine
- Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
58 Conditions Treated
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- Appendicitis
- Bile Duct Disorders
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Colitis
- Colon Polyp
- Colorectal Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Endocrine Disorders
- Endometriosis of Colon
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Diseases
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
- Heartburn
- Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Hormone Imbalance
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypertension
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Diseases
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Lump
- Mass
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Mole
- Multiple Injuries
- Multi-System Organ Failure
- Nerve Diseases
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Pancreatitis
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Peptic Ulcer
- Sarcoma
- Skin Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Stomach Cancer
- Temporal Arteritis
- Testosterone Deficiency
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Disease
- Ulcer
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Weight Loss
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
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18 Procedures
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Colectomy
- da Vinci® Colectomy
- da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Splenectomy
- Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
- Tube Feeding
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
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
- Baylor UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1983
- Texas A&M UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1986
- The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1990
- St Paul Hosp-U Tex SwInternship Hospital | Completed 1991
- St Paul Hosp-U Tex SwResidency Hospital | Completed 1995
- Vanderbilt UniversityFellowship Hospital | Completed 1996
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Eller has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Richard Eller, MD
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Dr. Eller is an excellent physician. He is a great listener and allows ample time for his patients.
He is competent, professional with great sense of humor. His office personnel, Jay and Katelin are fabulous and patient friendly.
My surgery went very well and I would recommend Dr. Eller.
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1Salim Salimitari in Frisco – Jun 20, 2018
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Dr. Richard Eller is amazing! This gentleman has an amazing bedside manner, cares about his patients, speaks directly to his patients, and listens to his patient's concerns! Dr. Eller is NOT a pill-pusher, which is so refreshing! If you want to improve your health, lose weight, or have your...Read More
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1Ana in Carrollton, TX – May 11, 2018
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Somehow my intestines had gotten twisted and then adhered itself to my stomach wall. Dr. Eller literally saved my life. I can't begin to say enough good things about Dr. Eller. He has operated on me twice now, and I trust him completely. He is very personable and just a caring man. I Love Dr Eller
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1Marsha Brown in Dallas, TX – Jun 17, 2017
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Dr. Eller did surgery to have my gall bladder removed. Operation went well and I have no complications from the surgery. I was able to go to work after 5 days. Dr. Eller spent significant time with me (more than any other Dr. I have been to) to go over the procedure in detail. I was even able to...Read More
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4Ray M in Dallas, TX – May 13, 2016
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Dr. Eller accepts 9 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Principal Financial Group
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
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