Douglas Stoddard, MD
Bariatric Surgery
Meet Douglas Stoddard, MD
Douglas Stoddard, M.D. is committed to providing comprehensive surgical care for patients in San Marcos, Texas. He brings a wealth of experience as a general surgeon, with expertise in robotic surgery, bariatrics, and acute care.
Dr. Stoddard served in the United States Army for 15 years as a general and acute care surgeon, chief of general surgery, 3SL researcher, and more. As a result of his service, he received a multitude of military honors, including the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal—Iraq, and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal—Kuwait.
In addition to these accomplishments, Dr. Stoddard speaks four languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. He has countless journal publications and presentations on surgical topics as well as military medicine. He continued to pursue his path as a trauma, acute care, and bariatric surgeon after his time in the military, becoming a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and joining the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
Dr. Stoddard is board-certified in general surgery. He completed his General Surgery Residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, and earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Stoddard is committed to delivering quality patient care close to home.
Locations
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CHRISTUSClinic1305 Wonder World Drive, Suite 300, Suite 300, San Marcos, TX 78666HoursOpen
- Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hospital Affiliations
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna US Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- CHRISTUS Health Plan
- Cigna
- Cigna Healthspring
- Healthcare Highways, Inc.
- Humana ChoiceCare Network
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Multiplan Commercial
- Railroad Medicare
- Superior Health Plan
- United Healthcare (UHC)
Education & Certifications
Residency: Madigan Army Hospital-Tacoma,WA
Medical Education: University of Pennsylvania
Certification: American Board of Surgery
Ratings & Reviews
- Overall Quality of Care
- Listened Carefully
- Explained Things Clearly
- Spent Enough Time
- Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient reviews (20)
Good visit and consultation Dr. Stoddard
Dr Stoddard and the entire Christus staff is awesome!!!
Asusual the entire Christus staff is incredible and provides top-notch service with a smile
Excellent surgeon!
Dr. Stoddard is a rare gem, so humble but brilliant and insightful. Truly listens and respects his patients. Have never felt so well cared for.
Thank you for your excellence.
Dr stoddard was excellent,highly recommended,he was fantastic.
Dr. Stoddard is an amazing doctor and made me feel so comfortable during my procedure. He explained every single step as he was performing it and made me feel so at ease. He even put on my favorite music to help keep me relaxed!
He listens to you. He does not blow you off as being silly
Excellent care.
The best doctor I have ever seen. He took the time and care to make sure I was comfortable and well informed. I wish nothing but good things for Dr. Stoddard and his staff. Thank you so much for treating me with compassion!
He walks above water. He really was excellent. Thanks for all your knowledge and skill.
Dr. Douglas Stoddard was friendly and so kind. He had great eye contact and his information was exactly what we thought. He spent 20 minutes with us. Wish all doctors were like him.Excellent and caring. Gave us plenty of time for questions. Wonderful man.
Dr STODDARD is awesome, took his time explaining everything to me and never did I feel rushed.
He saved my life. What more could I possibly ask for?
good communications
I’m grateful to have met him
He spent extra effort stopping by my room after surgery
Stay blessed!
I was impressed for the way that he talked to me not at me using language that I could understand even with me coming from the medical field he used every day layman terms