Next available appointments
Times may vary. Displayed times are for in-person visits. Additional times may be available for both new and current patients.
Wed, 7/08
- 10:15 AM
- 11:45 AM
Fri, 7/10
- 11:45 AM
Mon, 7/20
- 1:15 PM
- 2:15 PM
- 2:45 PM
Biography
Dr. Eckford was born and raised in Starkville, MS, and moved to Oklahoma after high school. There, he worked as a paramedic for seven years while attending college and medical school. Dr. Eckford has been practicing with Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas since 2002. He has an interest in abdominal surgery with a focus in colon surgery and hernia repairs. Dr. Eckford has been married since 1994 and has two children. His hobbies include off-roading in his jeep, hiking, camping, general aviation and saltwater aquaria. Dr. Eckford uses robot-assisted technology to perform minimally invasive surgery. Patients benefit from shorter hospital stays, less pain, and a lower risk of infection due to the nature of the procedure. Learn more about robotic surgery. Dr. Eckford has been recognized as a Top Doc 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Eckford has been selected as a 2023 Super Doc by Texas Monthly magazine. The honor recognizes providers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Dr. Eckford was born and raised in Starkville, MS, and moved to Oklahoma after high school. There, he worked as a paramedic for seven years while attending college and medical school. Dr. Eckford has been practicing with Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas since 2002. He has an interest in abdominal surgery with a focus in colon surgery and hernia repairs. Dr. Eckford has been married since 1994 and has two children. His hobbies include off-roading in his jeep, hiking, camping, general aviation and saltwater aquaria. Dr. Eckford uses robot-assisted technology to perform minimally invasive surgery. Patients benefit from shorter hospital stays, less pain, and a lower risk of infection due to the nature of the procedure. Learn more about robotic surgery. Dr. Eckford has been recognized as a Top Doc 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Eckford has been selected as a 2023 Super Doc by Texas Monthly magazine. The honor recognizes providers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. |
Ages Seen
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Education: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (OKLAHOMA CITY) (2002)
Residency: General Surgery, Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center (2007)
Certifications
General Surgery - American Board of Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville (Building 1)
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
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