Richard Scott Anderson, MD General Surgery, Vascular Surgeryin Dallas, TX
Texas Health Surgical Specialists
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 320 Dallas, TX 75231
About Me
Specialties
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Dallas
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Education
Baylor College of Medicine-Vascular Surgery - Residency - 1988
Baylor University Medical Center Program - Residency - 1987
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth - Medical Education - 1982
Bio
Dr. Richard S Anderson grew up in Dallas and graduated from Texas A&M University. After attending medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, he completed his general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Following his fellowship in vascular surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, he began his general and vascular surgery practice at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas in 1988 where he currently serves as Chief of Surgery. He has been routinely voted one the "Best Doctors in Dallas" by DMagazine since 2001.
Dr. Anderson specializes in laparoscopic and abdominal surgery , including gallbladder, complex hernia, gastrointestinal, thyroid and parathyroid, and vascular surgery. Dr Anderson co-founded the Dallas Veintec Varicose Vein Clinic in 2000 (veintec.com), specializing in ambulatory, office-based, minimally invasive varicose and spider vein treatments and having performed the first saphenous vein ablation procedure in North Texas.
Dr. Anderson is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a diplomat of the American College of Phlebology and a member of the American Hernia Society, along with the Dallas Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association.
Dr. Anderson has been married for 35 years and has 3 children and 2 beautiful granddaughters. He actively participates in his Church including medical mission trips to the Honduras. He enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf and traveling. You can also visit Dr. Anderson at: www.veintec.com.
Dr. Anderson specializes in laparoscopic and abdominal surgery , including gallbladder, complex hernia, gastrointestinal, thyroid and parathyroid, and vascular surgery. Dr Anderson co-founded the Dallas Veintec Varicose Vein Clinic in 2000 (veintec.com), specializing in ambulatory, office-based, minimally invasive varicose and spider vein treatments and having performed the first saphenous vein ablation procedure in North Texas.
Dr. Anderson is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a diplomat of the American College of Phlebology and a member of the American Hernia Society, along with the Dallas Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association.
Dr. Anderson has been married for 35 years and has 3 children and 2 beautiful granddaughters. He actively participates in his Church including medical mission trips to the Honduras. He enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf and traveling. You can also visit Dr. Anderson at: www.veintec.com.
Accepted Insurance
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6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
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Aetna MedAdv ESA PPO
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
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Cigna Commercial
Cook Childrens Medicaid
First Health (Formerly Coventry)
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HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Dallas
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
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Parkland HealthFirst Star Plan Medicaid
Parkland KidsFirst Medicaid
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
Tricare West
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UHC Commercial
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WellPoint Medicaid
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Reviews
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Comments
4.9 out of 5
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9 comments
5.0
May 15, 2026
Feel as though I'm getting the best care
5.0
May 12, 2026
[…] is just as caring and supportive as Dr. Anderson.
5.0
May 12, 2026
Dr. Anderson is a wonderful, caring, dedicated physician. He has helped me resolve a difficult situation, spends any time necessary with me, and is caring throughout.
5.0
May 12, 2026
Dr. Anderson and all staff were wonderful throughout the entire process. I'm eternally grateful.
5.0
Apr 23, 2026
I really like Dr. Anderson. He was very thorough and kind. I never felt like he was talking down to me or was impatient with my questions. Excellent experience!
Map & Directions
Texas Health Surgical Specialists
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 320 Dallas, TX 75231
Fax
214-369-5591