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Dr. Stephen Lester, MD

General Surgery*
4.7 (43)
Map Pin Small Cuero, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Stephen Lester, MD

Dr. Stephen Lester, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Cuero, TX. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and is affiliated with Medical City Denton. Dr. Lester, completed a residency at Univeristy of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston. Patients rated Dr. Lester an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Lester works at Practice in Cuero, TX with other offices in Muenster, TX, Denton, TX and Gainesville, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Intestinal Obstruction along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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. Lester's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    2500 N Esplanade St Ste 103, Cuero, TX 77954 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (361) 275-9754
  2. 2
    Cuero Regional Hospital
    2550 N Esplanade St, Cuero, TX 77954 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (361) 275-0535
  3. 3
    Muenster Family Medical Clinic LLC
    134 S Mesquite St, Muenster, TX 76252 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (940) 387-7588
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4
    Surgery Associates of Ntx Pllc
    3322 Colorado Blvd Ste 101, Denton, TX 76210 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (940) 387-7588
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5
    Gainesville
    1625 N Grand Ave, Gainesville, TX 76240 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (940) 387-7588

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Medical City Denton

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Gallbladder Removal
Appendicitis
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Thyroid Nodule
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Breast Tumor
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diverticular Diseases
Diverticulitis
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
Fistula
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diseases
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Tonsillitis
Toxic Megacolon
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Visceroptosis
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adhesiolysis
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Amputation
Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy
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Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bowel Obstruction Repair
Bowel Resection
Bowel Surgery
Breast Surgical Procedure
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dialysis Catheter Placement
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fistula Repair
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroid Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
Port Removal
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Access Creation and Care
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Care and Management
Wound Repair
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    4.7
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1083818652
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Fellow American College Of Surgeons|Univeristy of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Univeristy of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Lester has seen patients for Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Intestinal Obstruction, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lester on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    43 patients have reviewed Dr. Lester. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lester.

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