Dr. Erik Lough, MD
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Dr. Erik Lough, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Erik Lough, MD is a general surgeon in Austin, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. David's Medical Center and St. David's North Austin Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
Capital Surgeons Group - Central Austin
Capital Surgeons Group - North Austin
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Lough 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. Lough 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. Lough's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lough
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Lough to family and friends is 4.9148936 out of 5
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About Me
care philosophy
I always try to treat a patient as if he or she is a member of my family. In fact I'll often say If you were my sister... or If you were my uncle... this is what I would recommend we do for you.biography
I was born and raised in Houston. While attending college at UT, I grew particularly fond of living in Austin and its community. After a decade of medical training, I returned with my wife, two sons, and daughter to Cedar Park where we enjoy spending...read moreGeneral Surgery
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University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Fellowship HospitalWest Virginia University School Of Medicine
Residency HospitalWest Virginia University School Of Medicine
Internship HospitalWest Virginia University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2007
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 86
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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