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Dr. John Uecker, MD

Dr. John Uecker, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. John Uecker, MD is a general surgeon in Austin, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1993. He is affiliated with Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1601 Trinity St 704 Austin, TX 78712

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Dr. Uecker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Uecker

3.3
16 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Surgery patient
Dr. Uecker performed a superb surgery on me last week. I would go back to him again if I need be. I had no pain from surgery afterwards what so ever. Thank you Dr. Yucker for being so kind, he explained everything step by step that my husband was asking. I recommend him to anyone. Jea
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 10, 2025
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Dr. John Uecker is a great doctor!!!
Dr. John Uecker has saved my mom's life! She had been carrying her goiter for more than 40 years and she is already 77 years old. We are from the Philippines and my mother got here in the US a year ago (2023). In the Philippines, she underwent for labworks, ct scan and ultrasound. Doctors advised that my mom's case was going to be complicated because of her age, goiter was too big and tumor has already been occupied her chest. Therefore, there was no assurance that she could survive! We had decided not to proceed with the surgery, and we just accepted the fact that my mom would die with goiter. Suddenly, everything has been changed. Dr. Uecker has gave us hope, assurance, and confidence that my mom could survive! He was absolutely right! My mom's surgery went successful!Thank you so much, Dr. John Uecker, Dr. Benitez and other surgical team members, for your compassion, patience, kindness, hard work and commitment to excellent medical care!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Evelisia Permilan – Sep 16, 2024
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Gross Negligence
Dr. Uecker injured my hepatic bile duct during gallbladder removal. He then ignored my symptoms and gaslit me while bile accumulated in my abdominal cavity. This bile accumulation eventually led to corrosion of my liver and diaphragm. I will have to live with liver issues the rest of my life, and am now in more debt than I could ever pay down.This man is dangerous, and a disgrace to surgeons everywhere. Seek treatment elsewhere.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Lacey Levi – Apr 10, 2024
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Waste of time
He was suppose to do a surgery a month ago and Covid made it delay. Then he had me drive 3 hrs to see him in his office. He came in and said he didnt think he should do it because the risks were greater than the benefits. He could have said that over the phone or video chat. He wasted my time and money. I was at the hospital a month ago for the surgery and now I have to find another surgeon. This wasnt a elective surgery. My thyroid is giving me problems. Its hard to swallow food and meds at times. Plus the risk of cancer. Wish I could give him 0 Stars.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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0 Stars – Feb 10, 2022
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Unprofessional and hurt a patient during a surgery
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 others found this helpful
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Sep 28, 2021
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Doctor Uecker is unprofessional. His skills as a surgeon are subpar. His morals as a practitioner are terrible. I can't go into detail or he will erase my review.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Cameron B – Sep 19, 2021
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It was terrible, he is not a good doctor at all. I wouldn’t recommend that anyone go to him for surgery at all. Please do your research and be careful who you let work with your body. This doctor is negligent and does not care about his patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Jermiah Crawford – Sep 18, 2021
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El Dr. Uecker es magnifico cirujano, fui operada hace apenas 10 dias de hemorroides y le estoy muy agradecida. Lo recomendaré siempre...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Suzel Sanchez – Sep 09, 2020
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I have had 2 surgeries with Dr Uecker and he is amazing indeed. He really cares about his patients and is an excellent surgeon as well. Both my surgeries went very well and I highly recommend him
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2019
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  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office1601 Trinity St 704 Austin, TX 78712
1
(512) 324-7873
Unavail1400 N Interstate 35 Ste 300 Austin, TX 78701
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(512) 324-7873

Practice

Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas1500 Red River St Austin, TX 78701
3
(512) 324-7873
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