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Robert Dorman, MD, PhD, FACS

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Specialty: 
Breast Health
General Surgery
Physician Group: 
UT Health East Texas Physicians
Practices At: 

UT Health Athens

2000 S. Palestine St.
Athens, TX 75751
903-676-1000

UT Health East Texas Physicians Athens - Surgery

115 Medical Cir., Ste. 107
Athens, TX 75751
903-675-5781

Robert Dorman, MD, PhD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon at UT Health Jacksonville. Dr. Dorman considers patient education a must. “I believe the patient must be fully informed of their treatment options, especially non-surgical options, so they can feel comfortable with their decisions.”

Additionally, building strong patient physician relationships is important to him. “Patients put their trust in me, and I hold that trust in the highest regard,” Dr. Dorman said. “I went into surgery because I enjoy operating, but I pay particular focus to bringing the patient through the pre-operative and post-operative phases of care as well. It is at these times that the most important aspects of the patient physician relationship are formed.

In his free time, Dr. Dorman enjoys running, weight lifting, reading, cooking and long walks on the beach with his beautiful wife.

Dr. Dorman is employed as a clinical faculty physician at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler under the UT Tyler School of Medicine.

Board Certifications: 

American Board of Surgery, Certification

Education: 

Fellowship:
Surgical Infectious Disease,
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis


Fellowship:
Surgical Research, University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis


Fellowship:
Surgical Endoscopy, University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis


Residency/Internship:
General Surgery, University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis


Doctor of Philosphy:
University of Arkansas for Medical
Sciences, Little Rock, Ark.


Doctor of Medicine:
University of Arkansas for Medical
Sciences, Little Rock, Ark.

Best Surgeon - 2023 Tyler Morning Telegraph Best in Town Readers Choice Awards

American College of Surgeons, Fellow

American Medical Association, Member

American Society of Breast Surgeons, Member

Society of Toxicology, Member

Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine, Member

Society for Advanced Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery, Member

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 03/12/2024

He preformed gallbladder surgery and It was a great outcome. I no longer have stomach pain and my appetite has returned.

   — Bernie Hutson


 02/29/2024

Excellent Dr. Very skillful and professional...

   — Travis Sessions


 02/13/2024

I have been under Dr Dorman's care since May. I had a whole in my colon and had to have it repaired and have surgery and colostomy. I was scared to death after hearing the risk and possibly death. It was late at night and Dr. Dorman and his team prayed over me before surgery and made me feel so special and well taken care of. Dr. Dorman and his nurse Melissa made me feel like I was their own family. His whole staff as well as Lisa are so very dear to my heart. I went back to him for my reversal and then again for a Hernia repair. They called and checked on me on weekends and during the week. My care was always number one priorty to them. They made me feel as if i was thier only patient. I thank God for him and his team and for the kindness and compassion they have shown me in abundance. They are a blessing to me and I would recommend him above all else.

   — Gary Merrill


 01/24/2024

Dr. Dorman is a wonderful person! He's very well spoken and has always made me feel confident in his abilities.

   — Cooper Smith


 11/15/2023

Dr Dorman was kind and thoughtful during a very scary time in my life-a diagnosis of breast cancer.

   — Debby Jones


 08/29/2023

Great surgeon. Will highly recommend.

   — Flavio Balderas