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Dr. Richard Eller, MD

Dr. Richard Eller, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Eller, MD is a general surgeon in Dallas, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Texas a & M in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Medical City Plano and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Centennial. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

18800 Preston Rd Ste 310 Dallas, TX 75252

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Dr. Eller's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Eller

4.8
21 ratings, 6 with a written review
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He is the best surgeon and just a amazing human being. He's so helpful and great at explaining everything in detail you can undersrand. He also gives you advice even if it's after hours and your concerned about something and he is very prompt and the nicest most down to earth doctor and hes had to do multiple surgeries on me and they all healed with minimal pain. I would recommend him to anyone I know and i have and will continue too. Ty Dr. Eller.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Natalie Jacobs – Jul 15, 2023
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Another Dr. Eller fan here! He did surgery on my elderly dad in an emergency situation. My dad was not a candidate for elective surgery due to his age and health issues, and Dr. Eller did what he could to help him avoid surgery. But when it was inevitable, he gave him the best possible chance of recovery, which he achieved! He also spent all the time needed to help us understand what was going on. I know he didn’t get paid extra for all the time he took with my dad, but he treated him as if he was a family member. We are so thankful there are doctors like him who haven’t given up on the medical profession! Thank you, Dr. Eller. We are eternally grateful!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Cindy Badon – Jun 24, 2020
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I had to have emergency surgery and Dr Eller and saved my life. Then I needed him for another surgery and everything turned out great. He is very personable and I can't say enough good things about Dr Eller
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Marsha Brown in Lavon, TX – Jan 30, 2019
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Dr. Eller is an excellent physician. He is a great listener and allows ample time for his patients. He is competent, professional with great sense of humor. His office personnel, Jay and Katelin are fabulous and patient friendly. My surgery went very well and I would recommend Dr. Eller.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Salim Salimitari in Frisco – Jun 20, 2018
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Dr. Richard Eller is amazing! This gentleman has an amazing bedside manner, cares about his patients, speaks directly to his patients, and listens to his patient's concerns! Dr. Eller is NOT a pill-pusher, which is so refreshing! If you want to improve your health, lose weight, or have your hormone levels checked and put back to normal levels, he is your man! This is the first time I've ever been able to leave a great review about a doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Ana in Carrollton, TX – May 11, 2018
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Dr. Eller did surgery to have my gall bladder removed. Operation went well and I have no complications from the surgery. I was able to go to work after 5 days. Dr. Eller spent significant time with me (more than any other Dr. I have been to) to go over the procedure in detail. I was even able to get him on the phone to answer a couple of questions after the surgery. He did a great job.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Ray M in Dallas, TX – May 13, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I like to know my patients as individuals, and I have a "family doctor" approach to aesthetic and surgical care.

In addition to my General Surgery Practice, I also practice Wellness and Aesthetic Medicine.

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biography

I have practiced general surgery for over 25 years, with more of a family doctor approach than the stereotypical surgeon. Over the past decade, I added weight management and hormone replacement as patients often requested my help with these issues....read more
  • General Surgery

  • Bariatric Medicine

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

  • Spa Medicine

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  • Vanderbilt University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • St Paul Hosp-u Tex Sw

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • St Paul Hosp-u Tex Sw

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Texas A & M

    Medical School, 1990
  • Texas A & M University

    Undergraduate School, 1986
  • Baylor University

    Undergraduate School, 1983
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Locations

Practice

Vital Wellness & Weight Loss P.A.18800 Preston Rd Ste 310 Dallas, TX 75252
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Centennial

    12505 Lebanon Rd
    Frisco, TX 75035
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • Medical City Plano

    3901 W 15th St
    Plano, TX 75075
    Recipient of 49
    hospital awards

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

    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, 2024, 2023)

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

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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