World-Class Surgery. Close to Home.
Oscar Rios MD FACS
Dr. Oscar Rios is a board-certified general surgeon delivering advanced da Vinci robotic surgery to Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country — so you can receive the same caliber of care found in major medical centers without ever leaving home.
Your Neighbor.
Your Surgeon.
Dr. Oscar Rios is a board-certified general surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons — one of medicine's most respected distinctions, recognizing exceptional training, ethical standards, and commitment to patient safety.
Trained in both traditional and minimally invasive robotic techniques, Dr. Rios offers his patients access to the same cutting-edge care found at major medical centers — without leaving the Hill Country.
He believes in treating patients like neighbors: with honesty, patience, and genuine care. Every consultation starts with listening, every treatment plan is built around you.
Big City Technology.
Right Here.
Dr. Rios uses the da Vinci Surgical System — the gold standard in robotic surgery — to perform complex procedures through tiny incisions. This means less pain, faster recovery, and getting back to your life sooner.
Full-Spectrum
General Surgery
From routine to complex, Dr. Rios offers a comprehensive range of general surgery services — both robotic and traditional — tailored to each patient's condition, health, and lifestyle goals.
Laparoscopic and robotic cholecystectomy for gallstones, cholecystitis, and gallbladder polyps.
Robotic AvailableInguinal, umbilical, and incisional hernias treated with minimally invasive techniques.
Robotic AvailablePrompt surgical management of appendicitis and appendiceal conditions using minimally invasive approaches.
Robotic AvailableColon and rectal conditions including diverticulitis, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Robotic AvailableRemoval of cysts, lipomas, skin lesions, lymph node evaluation, and soft tissue masses.
Surgical placement of implanted venous access ports for patients requiring long-term IV chemotherapy.
Diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, polyp removal, and evaluation of bowel symptoms.
Two Locations.
One Trusted Surgeon.
Dr. Rios performs surgeries at two Ascension Seton facilities across the greater Austin area — so you can receive world-class surgical care close to home, whether you're in the Hill Country or South Austin.
Kyle, TX 78640
Austin, TX 78737
Resources to Help You
Feel Prepared
Detailed pre-operative checklists for both surgery locations — what to eat, when to arrive, what to bring.
Read InstructionsRecovery guidelines, wound care, activity restrictions, and when to call our office after surgery — by procedure.
View GuidelinesAnswers to the most frequent questions patients ask about robotic surgery, recovery, and what to expect.
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