Baylor Scott & White Surgical Group of North Texas

The decision to undergo surgery is one of the most significant decisions you can make. The board certified surgeons at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Group of North Texas understand that. It’s why they always begin simply by listening to their patient, spending time gathering all the information they need about each unique patient, then taking time to educate them about their treatment options.

If the best option is surgery, you’re in good hands. These highly qualified and experienced surgeons offer quality surgical care to patients across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, while addressing each patient’s needs — both physical and emotional. This dynamic team is there to provide guidance and care to you and your family — before and after your surgery. It’s what they’ve done for thousands of your DFW neighbors.

Dr. Sina Matin is one of those surgeons. “The sole purpose of surgery is to improve lives,” he said. “We are blessed to live right here in the communities we serve, caring for our friends and neighbors. We’re also blessed to have advanced surgical technology and highly specialized tools to make surgery more precise, more effective, and much less invasive than ever before. Surgery has taken a huge leap forward in the past few years. Each of our providers has an area of focus. But we also have each other to consult with and collaborate. So, our patients get the benefit of a collaborative team of physicians while also having their own, highly specialized surgeon.”

Meet the Providers

The Baylor Scott & White Surgical Group of North Texas surgeons are skilled in traditional open surgical procedures and in many minimally invasive types of procedures, such as laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery. The surgeons are highly trained in many different types of surgery, offering compassionate care and a variety of surgical solutions close to home.

Dr. Clifford

Edward James Clifford, MD is a board certified and well-regarded breast surgeon in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Dr. Clifford is active in the Society of Surgical Oncology, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and American Society of Breast Surgeons, where he has served on and chaired the research committee. Dr. Clifford has also served as the Chief of Surgery at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving. Dr. Clifford lives in Coppell with his wife and two children and is a proud, new grandfather. He provides care to patients aged 17 and older.

Dr. Rivera

Julio Robert Rivera, MD specializes in advanced laparoscopic abdominal procedures and robotic surgery, including hernia, bariatrics, anti-reflux, and gastrointestinal surgeries. He has also been performing advanced laparoscopy for many years. Dr. Rivera received his undergraduate degree in chemistry at Baylor University and went on to receive his medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine. He completed his surgical residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. Dr. Rivera provides care to patients aged 17 and older.

Dr. Matin

Sina Matin, MD is a board certified surgeon and serves as the section chief of surgery for HealthTexas Provider Network and the vice chair for the Medical Executive Committee. He previously served as the chief of surgery and medical director of metabolic (bariatric surgery at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine) from 2017 to 2023. In addition to general surgery, Dr. Matin is highly experienced in advanced laparoscopic surgery, revisional bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive surgery using small incisions and specialized video cameras through robotic technology.

Dr. Matin is the president of the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery (TABS) and is renowned in the Dallas-Fort Worth region for helping morbidly obese patients gain their lives and health back through surgical weight-loss treatments. He is also passionate about helping patients maintain a healthy weight, even if they are not eligible for surgery, by working hand-in-hand with them to find the most appropriate non-surgical weight-loss option. Dr. Matin provides care to patients aged 17 and older.

Dr. Emerson

Nathan Luther Emerson, MD practices the full range of general surgery with a special interest in endoscopic reflux surgery. He is specially trained to perform transoral incisionless fundoplication, an innovative procedure that restores the body’s natural protection against esophageal reflux. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and was previously the chief of surgery at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving. He is an experienced general surgeon capable of performing the wide variety of operations in the specialty as well as advanced laparoscopic techniques and robotic surgery. Dr. Emerson is married with three children. In his spare time, he enjoys fly fishing, camping, hiking, reading, sailing, and running. Dr. Emerson provides care to patients aged 17 and older.

Kristian Loving, PA-C

Kristian Grace Loving, PA-C is a certified physician assistant. Her special interests include assisting in the operating room and in-office procedures, such as lipomas and cyst removals. She also enjoys performing post-operative assessments. In her free time, she loves spending time with family and friends, traveling, painting, working out, and attending sporting events. Kristian provides care to patients aged 17 and older.

“We believe in delivering quality surgical care and that our patients should be treated with kindness and compassion,” Dr. Matin said. “We also believe they should be able to see a local surgeon quickly when an issue arises. Our desire is to calm your fears about surgery and treat each issue effectively and efficiently. This is what makes Baylor Scott & White Surgical Group of North Texas unique.”

Physicians are employees of HealthTexas Provider Network, a member of Baylor Scott & White Health.
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