Surgeons

Steven M. Fass, M.D., FACS

For an Appointment Call:
512.441.7755
512.441.0608 fax

Emergency Number:
512-458-1121

Primary Office:
South Austin
4007 James Casey, Suite B-140
Austin, Texas 78745

Secondary Office:
Central Austin
3705 Medical Parkway, Suite 250
Austin, Texas 78705


Surgical Specialties
A board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Fass completed a fellowship in advanced laparoscopy at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Cedars-Sinai is on the leading edge of research and innovation in surgery, including minimally invasive techniques that help patients recover more quickly and with less pain. Dr. Fass performs surgery for the treatment of breast disease, antireflux, parathyroid and thyroid disease, hernias, and colon using both conventional and advanced laparoscopic techniques. Dr. Fass is a pioneer in gastric Lap Band® banding surgery for the treatment of chronic obesity, having been a participant in the clinical trials that resulted in the eventual approval by the FDA. Additionally, Dr. Fass has published numerous papers on advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques.


Education and Professional Associations
Dr. Fass received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and was a resident at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center in Salt Lake City. Dr. Fass is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgery (SAGES), American Society of Breast Disease, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and the Travis County Medical Society. In addition, Dr. Fass is a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.


Biography
Dr. Fass spends his free time outdoors as an avid road biker, triathlete, and skier. He likes to read history and travel. His wife, Laurie, is a reading specialist for elementary-aged children.