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MATTHEW T. COKER
MD
Dr. Matthew T. Coker, MD
General Surgery
About Me
Dr. Matthew Coker in Meridian, MS
is a
board-certified General Surgeon
with a medical practice focusing on
Gastrointestinal & Breast Cancer surgery
. He specializes in performing
minimally invasive robotic & laparoscopic surgeries
.
Educational Background
He graduated from
Baylor University in Waco, Texas
, and
Baylor College of Medicine in Houston
. He completed his general surgery residency at the
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2019
.
Surgical Procedures
Dr. Coker
excels at performing
laparoscopic and robotic surgeries
, which provide many benefits to patients, including smaller incisions and a faster recovery. Robotics provides a better operating environment for the surgeon & allows them to perform at an even higher level.
Dr. Coker at Meridian, MS
is able to provide a wide range of surgical procedures, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Colon and Rectal Resection
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Breast Surgery
- Lumpectomy/Partial Mastectomy
- Total Mastectomy
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Ventral/Incisional Hernia Repair
- Diaphragmatic/Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Anti-Reflulx Surgery
- Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Fundoplication
- Endocrine Surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Parathyroidectomy
- Adrenalectomy
- Melanoma/Skin Cancer Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
-
Hemodialysis Access Surgery
- - Arteriovenous Fistula Placement
- - Arteriovenous Graft Placement
- - Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
- Hemodialysis Catheter Placement
Medical Philosophy
Dr. Coker takes great pride and responsibility in his care for patients. He understands the vulnerable position that patients and their families are in when whey meet him, and it is important to him that patients and their families understand their diagnosis and treatment options.
Professional Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
Hospital Attendings
Parkland Memorial Hospital
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Veteran’s Affairs Hospital – Dallas
Children’s Medical Center – Dallas
Areas of Expertise
Gallbladder
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Colon Surgery
Rectal Surgery
Hernia Repair
Breast Cancer Surgery
Get to Know Dr. Matthew Coker More
- He grew up in Beaumont, Texas.
- He strives to listen to discover what patients want and need to improve their
- quality of life. Patients describe him as kind, understanding, and excellent at
- helping them figure out exactly what to expect before, during, and after their surgery.
- He enjoys spending his free time with his family by hunting, fishing, wakeboarding, and camping.
