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Dr. Cara Govednik, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Temple, TX
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Cara Govednik, MD

Dr. Cara Govednik, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Temple, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine and is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock. Patients rated Dr. Govednik an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Govednik works at Practice in Temple, TX with other offices in Round Rock, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Govednik's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Scott & White Memorial Hospital
    2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 724-5918
  2. 2
    Scott and White Hospital
    302 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 509-0200
  3. 3
    Scott & White Hospital At Round Rock
    300 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 509-0100
  4. 4
    Scott & White Clinic
    1815 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76504 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 724-2111

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  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock

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    About Dr. Cara Govednik, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 16 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1356507396
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Scott and White Memorial Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
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    Undergraduate School
    • Baylor University
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    • General Surgery
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