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Dr. Elegy Etter, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Elegy Etter, MD
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Dr. Elegy Etter, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Elegy Etter, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Etter graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1982 and completed a residency at Christus St Joseph Hospital.Dr. Elegy Etter, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX and has 42 years experience. Dr. Etter currently practices at Southwest Surgical Associates and are affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. At present, Dr. Etter received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Etter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Etter also speaks Spanish. Dr. Etter is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lipomas
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Lipomas
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Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Visceroptosis
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Choice
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Humana
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • United Healthcare
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • LocalPlus
    Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Locations

  1. 1 Southwest Surgical Associates - St Joseph Medical Center
    1315 St Joseph Pkwy Ste 1708, Houston, TX 77002
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    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Etter
4.2
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Dec 15, 2021
Dr. Etter is a great and highly skilled surgeon; he is definitely a very caring professional.
Spencer Leon Miller — Dec 15, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Christus St Joseph Hospital
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Christus St Joseph Hospital
    1987
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Elegy Etter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Etter's profile.

Dr. Elegy Etter, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Elegy Etter, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1401 St Joseph Pkwy, Houston, TX