Stephen Michael Atkinson, DO
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Stephen Michael Atkinson, DO
General Surgery
Ste 100
Denton, TX 76201-2484
About Me
Specialties
General Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Denton
Gender
M
Languages
English
Mandarin
Education
UPMC Community Osteopathic - Orthopaedic Surgery Program - 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.
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5.0 out of 5 (37 Ratings, 16 Comments)
Dec 2025I have always felt that the care providers were caring, intelligent, competent in their assessments, and listened closely to me as a patient. It was exactly the same with the provider in this visit.Dec 2025Very good doctor and staff! Many thanksDec 2025Dr. Atkinson was absolutely terrific!!!!!Dec 2025The doctor was really good. He explained everything to me. Answer any questions that I hadVery nice and polite.Nov 2025I had a list of questions and Dr Atkinson answered each one completely during this visit. I am very comfortable that I know everything I need to know to maximize the remainder of my recovery period. This is a great surgical Team.Nov 2025Dr Atkinson listen to me and I mean really listened. He's willing to do research and get back with me and then schedule for the surgery. He's a people person for sure our visit was the best visit that we've had out of the six doctors now that we've seen. He made us feel at ease I finally left a doctor's office smiling and not in tears. I am definitely high highly recommending Dr Atkinson to everybody I talk to. And I love the staff [...] was awesome I really did enjoy the visit.Nov 2025It was a good experience. The intake employees were efficient, the nurse was great and the doctor was excellent.Nov 2025Dr. Atkinson was very kind and very informative. I really appreciated his demeanor.Nov 2025Dr Atkinson, was amazing. His office mannerisms were impeccable. I felt he understood what I was saying.Nov 2025Everyone was so sweet, caring and made sure l was comfortable thank so very much everyone Great experienceNov 2025Fantastic staff from time l got and checked in to the time l left after being discharged. Thank you everyone for your love and support and caring. Going the extra mile making me feel comfortable. Every one of you deserve. Many blessings. Thank you so very muchOct 2025All staff very nice Dr. Was fabulousSep 2025Everything was fantasticSep 2025I was very pleased with my time with Dr. Atkinson. He made the effort to actually listen to my concerns and clearly explain what the course of my treatment needs to be.Sep 2025Dr. Atkinson has a very congenial, upbeat and caring manner from the moment he enters the exam room. He listened intently while looking at me, not the computer, thoroughly reviewed my MRI results with me and made sure I had no further questions. He is definitely the surgeon I have every confidence in!Sep 2025Doing a great job. Keep it up.