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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.
Accepted Insurance
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6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
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Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. For more information about the survey please visit the About Our Survey page.
Question Breakdown
5.0
Rate provider 0-10
5.0
Recommend this provider office
5.0
Provider showed concern
5.0
Provider explained things clearly
5.0
Provider discussed treatment options
5.0
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.9
Ease of contacting
Patient Reviews
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Comments
5.0 out of 5 (40 Ratings, 9 Comments)
5.0
Apr 2025
Excellent throughout
5.0
Apr 2025
Dr. Anderson is a great surgeon. We could not be happier with his Expert and professional care!
5.0
Mar 2025
Dr. Anderson continues to listen to what might be concerning me and he offers a plan for what to do. He is not overly anxious to get a procedure done quickly and I appreciate that. He allows time for me to come back and see how things are going at that time ~
5.0
Mar 2025
Dr. Anderson is the best very detailed, also great bedside manners.
4.9
Mar 2025
Pleased
5.0
Feb 2025
Dr Anderson is a wonderful doctor. If I need surgery again, I would want him as a doctor, if possible.
5.0
Feb 2025
The entire staff is attentive and very helpful and friendly from checking in at the front desk to the Medical Assistant who is always willing to help and ensure a smooth transition.
5.0
Feb 2025
The Physician is kind, thorough, explains all treatments and care, and always has time to answer any questions or concerns.