Dr. Vineet Choudhry, MD is a general surgery specialist in Austin, TX and has been practicing for 10 years. He graduated from The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine in 2003 and specializes in general surgery.
NorthStar Surgery Specialists, PA
12319 N MO Pac Expy Ste 350
Austin, TX 78758
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Appendicitis
very high
more than 97% of peers
Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
very high
more than 96% of peers
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
very high
more than 92% of peers
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Care Philosophy
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1 Specialties
- General Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
69 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Abscess
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess
- Acute Appendicitis
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anal Prolapse
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Appendix Cancer
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Burn Injuries
- Cancer
- Carcinoma in Situ
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Cholecystitis
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Chronic Appendicitis
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Varices
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Invasive Breast Cancer
- Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
- Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
- Lipomas
- Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
- Male Breast Cancer
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Metastatic Breast Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer
- Perianal Abscess
- Pericolic Abscess
- Perirectal Abscess
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pre-Invasive Breast Cancer
- Rib Fracture
- Secondary Malignancies
- Stomach Diseases
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
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90 Procedures
- Abdominal Mass Biopsy
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Acid Reflux Surgery
- Appendectomy
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Biopsy
- Biopsy of Affected Tissue
- Biopsy of Breast
- Breast Surgical Procedure
- Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Colectomy
- Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- da Vinci® Assisted Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
- da Vinci® Colectomy
- da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal
- da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
- Debridement
- Destruction of Anal Tumor
- Diaphragmatic-Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Endoscopic Sphincterotomy and Papillotomy With Robotic Assistance
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Excision
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Excisional Biopsy
- Exploratory Surgery
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Gastrotomy
- Hemicolectomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hernia Repair
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- In-Office Ultrasound
- Intestinal Biopsy
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Lymph Node Resection
- Mastectomy
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Partial Mastectomy
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Port Removal
- 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)
- Screening Colonoscopy
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
- Single Incision Gallbladder Removal
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Grafts
- Skin Surgery
- Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
- Small Bowel Surgery
- Soft Tissue Mass Biopsy
- Stomach Surgery
- Surgical Biopsy
- Tracheal Surgery
- Ultrasound
- Ultrasound, Abdominal
- Ultrasound, Breast
- Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Wound Repair
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of Texas At AustinUndergraduate School | Graduated 1997
- The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 2003
- University Of Kansas School Of Medicine-Wichita-General SurgeryInternship Hospital | Completed 2004
- University Of Kansas School Of Medicine-Wichita-General SurgeryResidency Hospital | Completed 2008
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- America's Top Surgeons, 2010
- Stanford's Who's Who, 2010
- General Surgery Board Certification, 2010
Media & Publications
- The Safety of Hypertonic Saline Solution for Resuscitation in Trauma, 02/2009
- Synchronous Sigmoid and Cecal Volvulus, 10/2008
Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Choudhry accepts 9 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice PPO
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Medicaid
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCareCarePlusChoice Plus POSOptions PPO
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