There are three ways to schedule an appointment with one of our providers. Baylor Medicine MyChart. MyChart is a web-based application that allows you to communicate with your surgeon regarding ...

If you are thinking about hip or knee replacement surgery, here are some important questions to ask your doctor. I have symptoms, and I think I might need a knee or hip replacement. My doctor and I ...

The mission of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery General Surgery Residency Program at Baylor College of Medicine is to create a diverse cadre of clinically adroit, academically inquisitive, ...

The most common treatment for gallstones is removing your gallbladder. The gallbladder is not an essential organ, which means that you can live normally without one. It is a storage organ for bile.

Larry McMahon, who turns 80 this month, is weighing whether to undergo a major surgery. Over the past five years, his back pain has intensified. Physical therapy, muscle relaxants, and injections aren ...

Most people with seasonal allergies can safely have surgery. However, they should tell their doctor about them beforehand to take the necessary precautions. The main concern surrounding surgery for ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I need to have a joint replacement, but I'm really nervous. What questions should I ask my orthopedic doctor? ANSWER: Knee and hip replacements have changed so much due to advanced ...

The term hernia refers to a defect in the muscle or connective tissue layer of the abdominal wall that allows part of an internal organ, such as the intestine or fat, to push through, usually forming ...