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Dr. Caroline Coombs-Skiles, MD

Dr. Caroline Coombs-Skiles, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Caroline Coombs-Skiles, MD is a general surgeon in Austin, TX. She is affiliated with medical facilities St. David's Medical Center and St. David's South Austin Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 84 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (84 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
1015 E 32nd St Ste 306
Austin, TX 78705

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St. David's Medical Center

Locations

Texas Breast Specialists - Austin Downtown

Texas Breast Specialists - Austin Downtown1015 E 32nd St Ste 306 Austin, TX 78705
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Coombs-Skiles is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center Austin, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Coombs-Skiles specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Coombs-Skiles' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Coombs-Skiles

4.9
84 ratings, 56 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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Mediocre Medicine
I don't recommend her if you want personalized care. I was treated like another number, not a person. I wonder when someone gets to this stage of their career where they're popular and have five stars, they start working a machine instead of treating the person. She referred me to two oncologists even though she knew I didn't need their services. I needed a follow up call to ask a couple more questions after my consult but they wanted to charge me for this. She wouldn't do my surgery if I didn't get more biopsies and multiple doctors I know said they aren't necessary. I don't recommend her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Mar 27, 2025
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Extremely likely.
Fantastic doctor! Huge compassion and skill.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 28, 2024
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Excellent all around - knowledgeable, thorough and professional.
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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Nov 04, 2024
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Very good care
After my breast cancer diagnosis in January, 2023, Dr. Coombs-Skiles took very good care of me. Her clinic staff is wonderful, too. Everyone is efficient yet warm and reassuring. Surgery went well. She took time to arrange the tissue, so you can hardly tell anything happened. And I am still NED!
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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Oct 31, 2024
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Great Doctor
Always attentive, always informative. I trust this doctor with my care 100%.
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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Beth A. – Apr 26, 2024
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She is very thorough and easy to talk to
She listens to you
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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Mar 29, 2024
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Prompt - not in a hurry - reviewed all new test results and updated treatment plan accordingly. Dr. Coombs-Skiles has been part of my medical team since I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. I feel so blessed that she was my surgeon.
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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Mar 29, 2024
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Appointments are on time. Dr. and office staff are caring.
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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Mar 04, 2024
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It was pretty much just a normal check up.
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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Joann Barber – Mar 02, 2024
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Without reservation I would recommend her.
She relates to you as a whole person, not just your physical issues. She listens, she gives you complete information, she makes sure that a plan is set in place to follow up in a timely manner to catch any red flags as early as possible.
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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Mar 01, 2024
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Dr. Coombs-Skiles is an awesome Surgeon.
From my very first appointment with Dr. Coombs-Skiles I felt at easy and that she had my best interest at heart. She discuss my findings along with ordering additional testing to be sure she knew exactly what was going on with me. She completed my surgery and has provided awesome care for me.
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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Patricia Daniel – Dec 20, 2023
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Dr Coombs Skilles is the best
She listens, is thorough, compassionate and very kind. The best breast surgeon and without an attitude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 02, 2023
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Amazing Breast Surgeon and cancer treatment
Dr Coombs-Skiles wanted to get to the bottom of some breast issues I was having. Even though there wasn’t anything directly pointing to me having breast cancer…again, she wanted to be sure. She continued ordering test until she was confident that she had all of the information she needed to make the best medical call for me. She was correct in not stopping until she had all the answers. Turns out I did have breast cancer again. She did not waste anytime getting me set up on a treatment plan with an oncologist and plastic surgeon. I would highly recommend Dr Coombs-Skiles and her staff.
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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Nicole Browning – Sep 29, 2023
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Checkup
Dr. Coombs-Skiles performed a double lumpectomy to remove the cancer in my breast. This appointment was to confirm that all was good. She said I hit all the marks.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Alice Van Zant – Sep 01, 2023
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Excellent doctor
Dr. Coomb-Skiles is very thorough and very professional. She’s easy to talk with and to understand.
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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Aug 29, 2023
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She is personable, informative, and she has taken good care of me for years!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Lisa Gilliam – Aug 01, 2023
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Dr. Coombs-Skiles
Dr. Coombs-Skiles is a supportive doctor who communicates well. Her office staff is very personable and professional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 02, 2023
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Visit with Dr. Coombs- Skiles
Dr, Coombs -Skiles always addresses my concerns in a very competent way and always answers all my questions, She is very kind and considerate and I highly recommend her!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 30, 2023
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Highly recommend
Dr. Coombs-Skiles is direct, highly responsive, supportive, and extremely engaged in helping her patients. How many surgeons will call their patient back after hours from their cell phone to answer questions and provide help, after all? Her office is equally responsive, compassionate, helpful, and patient. They made a scary journey much quicker and less stressful.
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 21, 2023
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She was very personable.
She told me exactly what was going to happen and what to expect.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 31, 2023
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care philosophy

To provide compassionate, individualized care for our patients. To provide care that is comprehensive and coordinated to our patients' home. To attract and nurture the best physicians. To recognize and support the central role of clinical research in advancing cancer care.

biography

Dr. Caroline Coombs-Skiles is a board-certified surgeon from the American Board of Surgery, and has been practicing breast surgery in the Austin area for more than 10 years. She specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • Baylor University

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. David's Medical Center

    919 E 32nd St
    Austin, TX 78705
    Recipient of 86
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • St. David's South Austin Medical Center

    901 W Ben White Blvd
    Austin, TX 78704
    Recipient of 36
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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