Gary K Alexander, MD, FACS, CPE
Joshua Trussell, MD, FACS, CPE
Jeremy Parcells, MD, FACS
Andrew Standerwick, MD, FACS
Ivan Cruz, MD, FACS
BY Meredith Knight
If your doctor has recommended you undergo surgery and you live in Tarrant County, there’s a good chance they’ve also recommended the five board-certified surgeons at Surgical Associates of Mansfield. Experts in a range of traditional and laparoscopic procedures these eminently trained and experienced surgeons have enhanced the lives of many of your DFW neighbors and they can do the same for you.
Since 2007, Surgical Associates of Mansfield have garnered a stellar reputation for surgeries of the gastrointestinal tract and abdominal wall, covering a range of procedures from heartburn/reflux surgery to general surgery. Through the use of the latest surgical techniques and technology they have together performed thousands of successful surgeries.
The Surgical Associates of Mansfield surgeons are experts in a range of traditional and laparoscopic procedures. Together, they specialize in the diagnosis and surgical intervention of complex conditions with one goal in mind— treating people, not test results. Meet these outstanding surgeons.
Dr. Gary Alexander
Practice founder Gary Alexander is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in surgery of the gastrointestinal tract, including heartburn/reflux surgery, gallbladder surgery, and colon surgery. Since 2007, he’s performed thousands of procedures including colonoscopy for diagnostic and cancer screening, thyroid surgery, breast surgery, vascular access surgery, and skin and soft tissue surgery.
Dr. Jeremy Parcells
Jeremy Parcells performs a wide range of procedures including hernia, gallbladder, anti-reflux, colorectal, bariatric surgery, and a full range of complex laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. “Robotic surgery represents the next stage of growth and innovation, allowing us to perform operations we’re already performing laparoscopically — only better,” he said.
Dr. Joshua Trussell
As a broad-based general surgeon, Joshua Trussell performs common procedures for conditions such as gallbladder disease, appendicitis, small bowel disorders, and soft tissue infections and masses. He repairs all types of hernias, including advanced abdominal wall reconstruction and repair for large loss of domain incisional hernias. He specializes in surgeries for colon cancer and skin malignancies, including melanoma, and has experience in bariatric procedures, including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Dr. Andrew Standerwick
Andrew Standerwick performs a wide variety of procedures, focusing on those involving the abdomen and related organs. He has a special interest in hiatal hernias, inguinal hernias, and anti-reflux surgery, and specializes in weight-loss surgeries, including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and revision surgery.
Ivan Cruz, Jr., MD, FACS
Ivan Cruz is a board-certified general surgeon with a special interest in treating colon cancer, gallbladder issues, acute appendicitis, umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, hernias of the abdominal wall, and complications of peptic ulcer disease. He performs screening colonoscopies, upper GI endoscopies, and cyst and lipoma removals.
They’re currently accepting new patients at their offices in Grand Prairie, Arlington, Mansfield, and Midlothian. Find out more at MansfieldSurgery.com
Surgical Associates of Mansfield is owned and operated by MedHealth/Methodist Medical Group and staffed by independently practicing physicians who are employees of MedHealth/Methodist Medical Group. The physicians and staff who provide services at this site are not employees or agents of Methodist Health System or any of its affiliated hospitals.
