Christian Sommerhalder, M.D., MMS

Education

• Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery
  Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Fellowship in Pediatric Burns, Burn Metabolism, and Surgical Simulation Research
  The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
• Residency in General Surgery
  The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
• Internship in General Surgery
  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, TX
• Medical Doctorate
  Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica 
• Master of Medical Science
  The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

Accolades & Memberships

• American College of Surgeons
• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Primary Hospital Affiliations and Surgical Facilities

• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine
• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving

Conditions

• Anorectal disorders (hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae/abscess)
• Colorectal and anal cancers
• Diverticulitis
• Incontinence
• Robotic minimally invasive surgery
• Surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease

Other Information

Dr. Sommerhalder enjoys biking, climbing, snowboarding, and spending time with family.