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Dr. Douglas Tyler, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Douglas Tyler, MD
3.3 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Douglas Tyler, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Galveston, TX
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40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Douglas Tyler, MD is a General Surgeon in Galveston, TX.

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Dr. Tyler graduated from Dartmouth College. Dr. Douglas Tyler, MD is a General Surgeon in Galveston, TX and has 40 years experience. Dr. Tyler currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UTMB Health-Galveston Campus. At present, Dr. Tyler received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Tyler's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Tyler is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Wound Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Gallstones
Wound Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Gallstones
Wound Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Biliary Atresia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Rib Fracture
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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    BestChoice PPO
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    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
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    Medica Choice
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    Open Access Plus
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    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
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    Choice POS
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Locations

  1. 1 University of Texas Medical Branch
    301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (409) 772-1285
  2. 2 Genetics League City Campus
    2280 Gulf Fwy S Ste 2, League City, TX 77573
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 505-4000
  3. 3 Office
    1005 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77555
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (409) 772-6789
  4. 4 League City Campus
    2240 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 77573
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 505-1700

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3.3
Based on 3 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 06, 2024
Dr. Tyler preformed a difficult Whipple surgery on my mom who had pancreatic cancer. This was in 2008 and she is living her best life today with his skilled care.
— Sep 06, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dartmouth College
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Tyler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tyler's profile.

Dr. Douglas Tyler, MD is affiliated with UTMB Health-Galveston Campus.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Tyler, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UTMB Health-Galveston Campus

    301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX