Stephen Michael Atkinson, DO
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Stephen Michael Atkinson, DO
Surgery
Offers Video Visits
Texas Health Surgical Specialists 2721 Panhandle St
Ste 100
Denton, TX 76201-2484
Ste 100
Denton, TX 76201-2484
About Me
Specialties
Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Denton
Gender
M
Languages
Mandarin
English
Education
UPMC Community Osteopathic - Residency - 2022
University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine - Medical Education - 2017
Bio
Dr. Stephen Atkinson is a general surgeon skilled to perform a variety of surgical procedures, including hernia repair and gallbladder removal. He has extensive training in minimally invasive techniques and is also certified in the use of the daVinci robotic surgical system.
Dr. Atkinson earned his undergraduate degree in Mandarin Chinese before going on the complete his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. He did his general surgery residency through UPMC Community Osteopathic in Harrisburg, Penn.
Dr. Atkinson is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgery, and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. When not with his patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, and undertaking home remodeling projects. Dr. Atkinson actually paid for some of his medical schooling by flipping a fixer upper. He also likes to travel. So far, he’s been to 12 countries over 4 continents, but his mission to see the world is still a work in progress.
Dr. Atkinson earned his undergraduate degree in Mandarin Chinese before going on the complete his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. He did his general surgery residency through UPMC Community Osteopathic in Harrisburg, Penn.
Dr. Atkinson is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgery, and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. When not with his patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, and undertaking home remodeling projects. Dr. Atkinson actually paid for some of his medical schooling by flipping a fixer upper. He also likes to travel. So far, he’s been to 12 countries over 4 continents, but his mission to see the world is still a work in progress.
Accepted Insurance
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6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
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Cook Childrens Medicaid
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
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 Humana Military
TriWest (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid(Formerly Amerigroup)
WellPoint Medicare Adv(Formerly Amerigroup)
Reviews
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (44 Ratings, 15 Comments)
Jul 2024Very good jobJul 2024Everything went well real professionalsJun 2024Great experience! Nice staff and went smoothy in and outJun 2024Dr. Atkinson was informative and interested in my opinions, I feel like I received quality care from Dr. Atkinson, his staff, and the providers in the operating and recovery rooms before, during and after my surgery,Jun 2024My confidence and comfort level was very good from the first appointment to my discharge, The doctor's staff and the operating staff were reassuring and supportive throughout the process.Jun 2024Great!May 2024Dr Atkinson sat down, examined and discussed treatment options in a very casual manner. He listened, answered my questions and made me feel like I was not in the drive through lane being churned out in minimum time, i.e.he had time for me. I was on time for my appointment, The doctor did not keep me waiting. We discussed the issues in a very relaxed, non rushed manner. A great encounter with the staff and Doctor.Atkinson!May 2024Dr is very direct and straight to the issues. He took the time to discuss fully the test results and explained fully all options from non surgical to complete surgical treatments. He used both visual and conceptual illustrations. He is very easy to talk to and listens with intensity. He is very informative and detailed.May 2024Going to a surgeon and making these kinds of decisions is not easy. The staff here from the reception to the rest of the visit was inspiring. The are a lot of other medical offices out there that could learn a lot from this group about patient interactions done the right way.May 2024He answered all my questions and addressed all concerns before and after surgery.May 2024He was very professional and is an amazing surgeon.May 2024Dr. Atkinson is a fabulous surgeon! I will highly recommend him to family, friends and acquaintancesApr 2024Very good experienceApr 2024GoodApr 2024So glad that Dr. Atkinson was on duty of my incident, he saved my life