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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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Reviews
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4.9
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5.0
Provider showed concern
5.0
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
5.0
Provider included you in decisions
5.0
Ease of scheduling appointments
5.0
Ease of contacting
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Comments
5.0 out of 5 (48 Ratings, 28 Comments)
5.0
Jul 2025
I was very impressed with the professionalism, friendliness, caring attitude of the staff and doctor. Excellent service!
5.0
Jul 2025
Excellent!
5.0
Jul 2025
I was impressed and pleased.
5.0
Jul 2025
All went well.
5.0
Jul 2025
Dr. Shires is ideal. Personable, compassionate, and skilled beyond measure. He cares deeply about my health and progress. And I've heard the same from others he has treated. He is without compare.
5.0
Jul 2025
He was VERY easy to talk to and readily answered my questions.
5.0
Jul 2025
Good Great
5.0
Jul 2025
Every one was in tune with my visit and it made me less nervous and anxious about my visit.
5.0
Jul 2025
Dr. Shires took over my case for which I believed all modalities had been exhausted. [...] He explained the problem set, and he walked through the issue using a large array of imagery (x-ray, ct, small bowel series) to define the problem and path forward. [...] Dr Shires has exhausted all non-surgical modalities. We discussed the surgery, hospital stay, recovery, and long term benefits at top level [...] and then decomposed each major event, deep dived modality, risk, and modalities and procedures to minimize these risk. [...]
5.0
Jul 2025
Dr Shires is amazing. Period. Unreal attention to the issue at hand - and has been amazing throughout my journey.
5.0
Jun 2025
Good
5.0
Jun 2025
I had an excellent experience at this office. Everyone was so polite, friendly and professional. It was such a delight to see people so patient friendly. OUTSTANDING!
5.0
Jun 2025
Outstanding group!
4.8
Jun 2025
Everyone was GREAT
5.0
Jun 2025
Dr. Shires is great.
5.0
Jun 2025
Dr. Shires is the most thorough, thoughtful physician that I've experienced.
5.0
Jun 2025
Dr Shires explained in detail verbally & with pictures of my CT scan, l appreciated very much.
5.0
Jun 2025
Well organized.
5.0
Jun 2025
Dr. Shires III and [...] were attentive and compassionate in their listening skills and response to my concerns.
5.0
Jun 2025
Very cohesive team.
5.0
May 2025
Dr. Shires is professional, kind, and knowledgeable. His genuine care and concern put me at ease when discussing my Issue and treatment plan.
5.0
May 2025
Staff was courteous and efficient. All communication and scheduling was handled in a professional manner.
4.5
May 2025
Very good.
4.5
May 2025
Very very good
5.0
May 2025
You'll are the best!
5.0
Apr 2025
Did not have to wait that long and staff and doctor were both friendly and answered our questions.
5.0
Apr 2025
They were very friendly and explained everything very well thank you