Best General Surgeons In Austin Near Me

4worldlovers:
Welcome to Austin Vascular Specialists, a recognized leader in the treatment of vascular, vein, and cardiovascular diseases located in Austin & Round Rock Texas. Our board-certified vascular surgeon specialists are dedicated exclusively to the treatment of diseases of the circulation / circulatory system. The services that we provide include the diagnosis and management of patients with artery, vein, and lymphatic diseases. Our cardiovascular surgeons provide medical management, endovascular catheter management, and vascular surgery treatments.


Austin Vascular Specialists provides the highest quality care in the treatment of circulatory disorders. By combining the clinical expertise of our team with the latest technologies we are able to provide the best cardiovascular care available. We strive to achieve complete satisfaction for every patient through exceptional vascular care.

At Austin Vascular & Vein Specialists we have dedicated Vein & Laser Centers in Austin & Round Rock Texas at which we perform state-of-the-art treatments for varicose veins and spider veins of the legs. The most common vein therapies that we perform include endovenous laser treatments (EVLT), radiofrequency varicose vein ablation (Venefit ClosureFast Procedure), VenaSeal vein glue, Varithena, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, surface laser procedures, ambulatory micro phlebectomy, and the Clarivein procedure. We strive for the best possible cosmetic results using the most modern technologies. For more information about treatment of varicose veins and spider veins, click HERE.

Our vascular and vein specialists are leading experts in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases. Our cardiovascular specialists are highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery diseases (i.e. PAD or PVD), carotid artery diseases , artery atherosclerosis and dissections, claudication, and aneurysms. Common vein conditions that we treat includes deep venous thrombosis (DVT), blood clots, varicose veins, spider veins, and venous reflux disease. Our vascular specialists are also experts in the workup and management of circulation conditions that lead to leg & ankle swelling, leg or foot pain, or and ankle / foot ulcers & wounds. Our cardiovascular surgeons provide dialysis access procedures for patients with kidney failure, including the placement of AV grafts and AV fistulas in the arms. We also specialize in diagnostic screening tests for vascular circulation problems throughout the body. We commonly screen for poor circulation in the legs and arms, aortic aneurysms, and carotid artery stenosis. We frequently do diagnostic workup for symptoms of leg pain or leg swelling that may results from poor circulation.

Our board-certified and fellowship trained Vascular Surgeons & Vein Specialists offer the latest state-of-the-art vascular and vein treatments. This includes catheterizations, angiograms, venograms, angioplasty, stents, laser therapy, ultrasound guided sclerotherapy, endarterectomy, dialysis access procedures, AV grafts and fistulas, peripheral vascular catheter interventions, and artery bypass surgery.

Dr. Joel Gotvald, MD, FACS, FSVS, the director of our vascular center, performed a formal residency and fellowship in vascular, endovascular, and vein interventions. Dr. Gotvald is a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), is a long-standing Fellow of the Society for Vascular Surgery (FSVS), and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI). Dr. Gotvald has two active board-certifications. He is board-certified in Vascular Surgery by the Vascular Board of the American Board of Surgery. He is phlebology certified in venous and lymphatic disease management by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM). Lastly, he is board-certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).

Dr. Joel Gotvald has been recognized by his peers and patients by receiving the Patients’ Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Award, and is a Healthgrades Recognized Doctor with a five star rating. He is listed in the US News & World Report directory of top vascular surgeons in the nation. Dr. Gotvald has recently been voted top doctor in his field in Austin, Texas by Austin Monthly magazine and a Texas Super Doctor by Texas Monthly magazine in 2023. He has also been voted the Top Vascular Surgeon in Texas by Health Tap and Castle Connolly Medical. The American Board of Cardiology has also designated Dr. Gotvald as a Distinguished Master Laureate of the American Board of Cardiology. He is a respected member of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and the American Academy of Peripheral Vascular Disease. For further background on the experience of Dr. Gotvald and Austin Vascular Specialists, visit healthgrades.com or zocdoc.com.

4worldlovers:
Robotic Surgery is a minimally invasive approach to surgical procedures. The Surgeon places “trocars” or small ports into the abdominal cavity. The robot is then docked to the trocars. Currently we use the Davinci Robotic surgery platform by Intuitive surgical. Special instruments are then placed through the trocars and the surgeon controls the Robotic assisted instruments from a separate console. The surgeon is doing all the work in controlling the Robot arms.

ATX Robotic Surgery is now an official Proctor for Intuitive Surgical and can provide Proctoring for all type of cases and provide case observation at South Austin Medical Center (HCA)

This depends on the type of operation. Many operations are done as outpatient procedures and patients can be discharged the day of surgery. Some operations require 1-3 days in the hospital. Robotic surgery outcomes and data have shown that patients recover faster, with less time in the hospital and less use of pain medication and narcotics.

First, the Camera used in Robotic surgery is a High definition 4K - 3D Camera. This enables the surgeon to have a precise and clear view of the operating field. The surgeon is also in control of the camera at all times. In traditional laparoscopic surgery an assistant holds the camera and runs it for the surgeon.

Second, the instruments used by the surgeon can move and maneuver in a more precise manner than even the human hand. The instruments can turn and rotate in ways our hands and laparoscopic instruments cannot.

Lastly, given the improvement in visualization and instrumentation we can do difficult and complex cases that were not as feasible laparoscopically. These can be done safer and faster leading to improved recovery time and less use of pain medication and return to work faster.

Can Robotic Surgery be used in situations where emergency or urgent surgery is required?

Yes. We use robotic surgery when on call and when emergent or urgent surgery is needed. Again, the improvement in visualization and instrumentation helps make emergent/urgent operations easier for the surgeon.

We offer Robotic surgery at all the major hospitals in Austin. St Davids SAMC, St Davids NAMC, St Davids Medical center, St Davids Surgical Hospital and Seton hospitals.

No. The surgeon is doing the entire procedure and is in control of all the instruments and the robotic arms at all times.

Our team has 15 Years of Education, more than 2700 Robotics Operations Completed and more than 3500 Total Operations Completed

B.S. Penn State University | D.O. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Sudeep Dustin Burman grew up in Austin, Texas. He graduated from Westlake High School.

He then attended College at the Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA. From there he entered Medical School at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Earning a D.O. Degree.

During his time in Medical School Dr. Burman loved Human Anatomy and the hands on approach to patient care. This inspired him to pursue a career in General and Trauma surgery. He completed a General Surgery residency in Fort Worth, TX and served as Chief Resident in his 5th year. For 6 years Dr. Burman worked as a trauma and acute care surgeon. This involved taking care of the very sick and injured patients who require emergent operations.

Dr. Burman was trained in minimally invasive surgery in residency. Once the Robotic Surgery platform was released he trained in learning Davinci Robotic Surgery and has completed over 1200 Robotic cases. He has attended many advanced robotic surgical courses and operates on the Davinci robotic platform daily at all the hospitals throughout Austin.

Dr. Burman is board certified in General surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

When Dr. Burman is not operating or taking care of patients he likes to Run outside, spend time on the lake and find great new restaurants to enjoy with his family.

Surgical Privileges at all Seton and St Davids Hospitals in Austin

Faculty teaching attending at St David SAMC General surgery residency program

4worldlovers: Lauren Ash, MD is a board certified General Surgeon specializing in the treatment of breast cancer, hernias, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. As a general surgeon, Dr. Ash’s responsibilities include confirming the diagnosis of the primary care physicians and radiologists and then performing the appropriate surgical procedure to correct the problem.


With offices in Austin, TX, Dr. Ash uses the latest technology with a state of the art medical facility to provide her patients the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Ash provides all of her patients with a comprehensive, compassionate approach to their health concerns.

She recognizes that the patients’ needs come first and insists on educating her patients about their conditions, treatment options, as well as risks and benefits of the different surgical procedures.

4worldlovers: Our Surgeons are Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery, are respected within the community, and take great pride in maintaining the highest level of skill and proficiency while providing a comfortable, supportive, and educational experience for our patients.