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New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center - Fellowship - 1982
Emory University Program - General Surgery Residency - Fellowship - 1986
Emory University Program - General Surgery Residency - Residency - 1984
Duke University - Medical Education - 1978
Emory University Program - General Surgery Residency - Residency - 1983
Emory University Program - General Surgery Residency - Residency - 1980
Bio
Dr. Tom Shires is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and sits on their Board of Governors. He specializes in hepatic, pancreatic and biliary surgery. He has followed in the footsteps of his surgeon father, who was a leading researcher and pioneer in the areas of trauma and burn care. Dr. Shires currently serves as the John P. Thompson Chair for Surgical Services at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and on the hospital’s Board of Trustees. He also sits on numerous committees, including Texas Health Dallas’ Medical Executive Committee and Surgical Services Committee.
Dr. Shires graduated with honors from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., and completed his general surgery residency training at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. He was the Harvey Cushing Research Fellow at Cornell University Medical College – New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Daniel Elkin Clinical Fellow at Emory.
He has decades of experience in the use of advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He previously served as Chief of Surgery at Zale-Lipshy University Hospital in Dallas and as Chairman of the GI and Endocrine Division at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, also in Dallas. Dr. Shires is an avid lecturer, author, medical editor and medical reviewer. Dr. Shires’ special interest in surgical education shows through in his role as the residency program director for surgery residents at Texas Health Dallas.
Dr. Shires is an active member of such organizations as the North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, American Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association, The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Surgical Infection Society and Association for Academic Surgery.
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Reviews
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4.9
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4.9
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4.9
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4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
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4.8
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (54 Ratings, 21 Comments)
2.9
Jan 2024
Dr. Shires is very knowledgeable and experienced, I just didn't feel like his answers (this previous appointment) helped me process what the plan was and what he would do if he had a hard time visualizing the tumor the next time (like he did the previous surgery). He did call me back on the phone after the appointment to clarify his plan, which helped.
2.9
Jan 2024
I also had a very difficult time getting the last surgery scheduled. I had to call multiple times to get it scheduled and had to physically drop off the scan cd and reports up to their office because they were having a hard time getting it.
5.0
Jan 2024
Dr Shires has a gift - surgery! I'm [...] due to his amazing skills and care
5.0
Jan 2024
Dr. Shires as well as his nurse, [...] were very professional and warm and caring. They answered all my questions, listened to me and never made me feel rushed at all.
5.0
Jan 2024
Efficient and Caring - thanks
5.0
Jan 2024
Everything was good
5.0
Jan 2024
Dr shires is the best doctor in the whole wide world to me to take care of my wife Jennifer and I praise his goodness and his expertise
5.0
Jan 2024
To me Dr shires after I met him is the best surgeon in the whole wide world for my darling wife Jennifer and I trust in his expertise and I trust in his experience and I know that his daddy was a wonderful surgeon and a very very praise surgeon and I know that he's just like his daddy and I put my faith in him and I put my faith in God to guide his hand
5.0
Jan 2024
Very efficient office and physician
5.0
Dec 2023
They were the best.
5.0
Dec 2023
Dr Shires was very thorough and understanding! Loved him!
5.0
Dec 2023
Dr. Shires took his time in explaining what my condition was, informing me why we were doing the upcoming procedure and how he would go about it. I have never had a medical professional take this amount to time to make sure I understood my condition and treatment. He even apologized for being 10 minutes late, because he was thoroughly reviewing my MRI which I had just completed prior to our appointment. Stunning. Amazing man.
5.0
Dec 2023
I love this doctor. Very approachable. Very personable. Very professional but easy to understand explanations.
5.0
Dec 2023
Very good.
5.0
Dec 2023
Very good
5.0
Dec 2023
Best Dr. I've had
5.0
Nov 2023
Dr Shires is literally the best - helped me through this entire year. Incredible.
5.0
Nov 2023
Incredible care and service from Dr Shires and the team through this past year. Incredible.