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Dr. George Shires III, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Dr. George Shires III, MD
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Dr. George Shires III, MD is a General Surgeon in Dallas, TX.
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Dr. George Shires III, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Dallas, TX
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. George Shires III, MD is a General Surgeon in Dallas, TX.

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Dr. Shires III graduated from Duke University in 1978 and completed a residency at Emory University. Dr. George Shires III, MD is a General Surgeon in Dallas, TX and has 47 years experience. Dr. Shires III currently practices at Texas Health Surgical Specialists and are affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. Dr. Shires III has experience treating conditions like Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract, Pancreatic Cancer and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shires III received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 51 times. Dr. Shires III' office accepts new patients. Dr. Shires III is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Ileus
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Port Placements or Replacements
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gallbladder Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Pyloric Stenosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Lobectomy
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Partial Cystectomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Toxic Megacolon
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Urethrovaginal Fistula
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Colostomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Vaginal Hysterectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Resection of Bladder Neck
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Texas Health Surgical Specialists
    8230 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 320, Dallas, TX 75231
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shires III
4.8
Based on 51 Reviews
5 Stars (47)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Oct 04, 2024
Dr. Shires and his entire staff are always A++++++ FANTASTIC!!!! Would recommend immediately and with great enthusiasm!! Thanks and keep up the excellent work - the citizens of Dallas appreciate everything that you do to keep us healthy!!
— Oct 04, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Duke University
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Emory University
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cornell University
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Shires III, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shires III' profile.

Dr. Shires III frequently treats the following conditions: Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract, Pancreatic Cancer and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. George Shires III, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.

Yes, Dr. George Shires III, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

    8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX