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Over 35 years of Experience, Dedication and Innovative Care Welcome to the practice of General Surgical Associates. With more than 35 years in existence, we have a long history of providing comprehensive, top quality care to all of our patients. Our experienced general surgery team formulates a treatment plan that is tailored to each of our patients' conditions and needs. Communication is essential to us. We educate our patients on all of their options and address any questions or concerns they may have. In order to ensure that a patient is receiving the best care possible, we maintain contact with the primary care physician and other necessary specialists.
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Dr. Michael A. Cardenas, MD
Dr. Michael Cardenas is a native of San Antonio. He graduated from Holmes High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He continued his training with an Internship and Residency in General Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock. Dr. Cardenas also completed an additional Residency in General Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. Board certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Cardenas has been in practice at General Surgical Associates since 1988. He is very active in professional organizations as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Texas Medical Association and Bexar County Medical Society. Dr. Cardenas sees patients at our Medical Center location and routinely operates in multiple hospital systems in San Antonio.
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J. Mark Creek, MD
Dr. Mark Cheek earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in the Honors business program from the University of Texas at Austin, graduating magna cum laude. He completed his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. Cheek continued his training with a General Surgery Internship and Residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. He served as the Vice Chairman of the UAMS Resident Council during his chief year. Board certified by American Board of Surgeons, Dr. Cheek was in solo private practice from 2012 to 2014 in Monticello, Arkansas. During that time, he served as Chief of Surgery for Drew Memorial Hospital. As of August 2014, Dr. Cheek began his general surgery practice in San Antonio. He is now the newest member of General Surgical Associates. Additionally, Dr. Cheek is an active member of the American College of Surgeons.
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Brad W. Gurwitz, MD
Dr. Brad Gurwitz earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin. He completed his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. Gurwitz continued his training with a Residency at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, where he was appointed Chief Resident. Board certified by the American Board of Surgeons, Dr. Gurwitz has been in practice at General Surgical Associates since 1995. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has previously served as Chief of Surgery at Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital and Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital. Actively involved in numerous professional organizations, Dr. Gurwitz is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Texas Medical Association and Bexar County Medical Society. Dr. Gurwitz sees patients at our Medical Center location and routinely operates in multiple hospital systems and surgery centers in San Antonio.
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Travis Holloway, MD
Dr. Travis Holloway earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from The University of Texas at Austin prior to moving to San Antonio for his medical school and General Surgery residency training. During this time he also completed a two-year research position funded by an NIH grant and received a Masters Degree in Clinical Investigation. Dr. Holloway joined General Surgical Associates in 2016. He is an active member of the Texas Medical Association, the Bexar County Medical Society, and the J. Bradley Aust Surgical Society. During his chief resident year, he was awarded the Raleigh Ross Scholarship through the Texas Surgical Society and has been a resident/fellow member of the American College of Surgeons since 2009. Dr. Holloway has also published multiple research articles in peer-reviewed journals and was also an editor for an online textbook on breast cancer. Dr. Holloway is accepting patient appointments at our Medical Center location and operates in multiple hospital systems in San Antonio.
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Thomas M. Shary Jr., MD
Dr. Thomas Michael Shary, Jr. is a native of San Antonio where he graduated from Churchill High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Genetics from Texas A&M University, graduating summa cum laude, and a medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where he was inducted into both the Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha honor societies, respectively. Dr. Shary continued his training with an Internship and Residency in General Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Shary then went on to complete additional training in a Surgical Critical Care and Trauma Fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Shary sees patients at our Medical Center clinic location. Dr. Shary routinely operates in multiple hospital systems in San Antonio.
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Daniel M. Vargas, MD
Dr. Daniel Vargas earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and his medical degree from the University of Texas at Houston. He continued his training with a Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Board certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Vargas has been in private practice since 2009 and has been with General Surgical Associates since 2011. He is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, Texas Medical Association and Bexar County Medical Society Association. Dr. Vargas has authored several articles that have been published in prominent, peer-reviewed journals. He is also fluent in both English and Spanish. Dr. Vargas conveniently sees patients at our Medical Center and Westover Hills locations. In addition, he routinely operates in multiple hospital systems in San Antonio and surrounding areas.
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Sarah M. Weakley, MD
Dr. Sarah Weakley earned her Bachelor of Arts degree and graduated cum laude from Columbia University in New York City. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas-Houston Medical School, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. She continued her training with a Residency in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During this time, she completed a two-year research fellowship on a T-32 training grant. Dr. Weakley has been in practice with General Surgical Associates since 2014. She is a member of the Texas Medical Association and Bexar County Medical Society. She is a San Antonio native.
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Russell L. Woodard, MD
Dr. Russell Woodard earned his Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude in Biology from Christian Brothers College in Memphis, Tennessee, and his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Medical School in Memphis, where he was selected for Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He continued his training with a General Surgery Internship and Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Board certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Woodard has been in practice at General Surgical Associates since 1993. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Woodard has previously served as Medical Director of Trauma, Chairman of the Department of General Surgery, and Chief of Staff at Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital. He also serves as the Chairman of Medical Board for the Methodist Healthcare System. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as a member of the J. Bradley Aust Surgical Society, Texas Medical Association and Bexar County Medical Society. He is dedicated to updating his knowledge of the latest advancements in his field and frequently participates in continuing medical education courses around the country. Dr. Woodard sees patients at our Medical Center location and routinely operates in multiple hospital systems in San Antonio.
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