George Thomas Shires III, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
George Thomas Shires III, MD
General Surgery
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Ste 320
Dallas, TX 75231-4481
About Me
Specialties
General Surgery
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Dallas
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
Emory University Program - General Surgery Residency - Fellowship - 1986
Emory University Program - General Surgery Residency - Residency - 1984
Emory University Program - General Surgery Residency - Residency - 1983
New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center - Fellowship - 1982
Emory University Program - General Surgery Residency - Residency - 1980
Duke University - Medical Education - 1978
Bio
Dr. Tom Shires is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and sits on their Board of Governors. He specializes in hepatic, pancreatic and biliary surgery. He has followed in the footsteps of his surgeon father, who was a leading researcher and pioneer in the areas of trauma and burn care. Dr. Shires currently serves as the John P. Thompson Chair for Surgical Services at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and on the hospital’s Board of Trustees. He also sits on numerous committees, including Texas Health Dallas’ Medical Executive Committee and Surgical Services Committee.
Dr. Shires graduated with honors from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., and completed his general surgery residency training at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. He was the Harvey Cushing Research Fellow at Cornell University Medical College – New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Daniel Elkin Clinical Fellow at Emory.
He has decades of experience in the use of advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He previously served as Chief of Surgery at Zale-Lipshy University Hospital in Dallas and as Chairman of the GI and Endocrine Division at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, also in Dallas. Dr. Shires is an avid lecturer, author, medical editor and medical reviewer. Dr. Shires’ special interest in surgical education shows through in his role as the residency program director for surgery residents at Texas Health Dallas.
Dr. Shires is an active member of such organizations as the North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, American Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association, The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Surgical Infection Society and Association for Academic Surgery.
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4.9 out of 5 (42 Ratings, 23 Comments)
Apr 2025Did not have to wait that long and staff and doctor were both friendly and answered our questions.Apr 2025Very wellApr 2025They were very friendly and explained everything very well thank youApr 2025Dr. Shires was very very professional. I appreciate the time he took to go over and show me the pancreatic ducts on my MRI and scans. I wish more physicians took the time to explain options, research and exam results. Also appreciate his focus on pancreatic disease.Apr 2025Professional, detailed, explanation was very thorough. Great peopleApr 2025Great personality & bed side manner!Mar 2025Great Job!!Mar 2025Great Job!!!Mar 2025Very good experience.Mar 2025Everything was explained very well with visual aids for additional help understanding.Mar 2025DR. SHIRES AND [...] ARE EXCELLENT TO WORK WITH AND THEIR CARE FOR ME.Mar 2025Great practice- from front reception to Dr. Shires.Mar 2025Always on time, professionally, and engagingMar 2025Everything went smoothly. Everyone was friendly & helpful.Mar 2025Excellent DoctorMar 2025Dr Shires always explains results of my CatScans thoroughly & this time was able to point out several organs surrounding my pancreas . He answered questions regarding those organs ( spleen), and even gave a quick explanation of its benefits ( or lack of) importance to children & adults.Feb 2025Seemed to be communication between all staff and all exhibited professionalismFeb 2025Provider absolutely outstandingJan 2025Very nice docto, very relaxing, good to to and was very explanatory.Jan 2025Very goodJan 2025Dr Shires preformed surgery on me two years ago and he gave excellent care during and after surgery. He was there every day checking on me and most days several times a day.Jan 2025Dr. Shires was very professional, caring, and informative by explaining all questions I asked.Jan 2025All the staff had a smile, and responded to any questions asked.