Thiru V. Lakshman, M.D.

Thiru V. Lakshman, M.D., FACS, FASCRS, is a double board-certified colorectal surgeon who has practiced in Austin since 2010. Dr. Lakshman provides care for all aspects of colorectal surgery, with a special interest in colorectal cancer and minimally invasive, robotic-assisted colorectal surgery. He currently serves as the medical director for the rectal cancer program at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, and is a member of the Cancer Governance Board for St. David’s Healthcare. He has utilized minimally invasive, robotic-assisted techniques for his surgeries since 2011. He successfully performed the world’s first procedure utilizing the da Vinci Xi Surgical System and performed over 1,200 robotic colorectal surgeries to date, the largest volume in the region.

Provider Type

Physician

Specialties

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Board Certifications

Colon and Rectal Surgery

General Surgery

Locations

Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists–Austin Central
4106 Medical Parkway
Austin, TX 78756
Phone: 512-418-1979
Fax: 512-418-1943

Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists–Austin North
13915 N. Mopac Expressway, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78728
Phone: 512-220-7002
Fax: 512-418-1943

Spoken Languages

English

Tamil

Education

Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, FL
Residency in General Surgery
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Medical Doctorate
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Accolades & Memberships

American Medical Association
American College of Surgeons, Fellow
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Fellow
Excellence in Teaching, Thomas Jefferson University (2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
Goracci Award, Thomas Jefferson University (2009)
Herbert E. Cohn, M.D., Technical Excellence Award, Thomas Jefferson University (2009)
Texas Medical Association
Texas Rising Stars, Super Doctors (2012-2015)
Texas Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Past President
Top Doctors, Austin Monthly (2013, 2020, 2022)
Top Doctors, Texas Monthly (2016-2022)
TX Top Docs (2024)

Primary Hospital Affiliations and Surgical Facilities

Bailey Square Surgery Center
North Austin Surgery Center
Seton Medical Center
St. David’s Medical Center
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center
St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center
St. David’s South Austin Medical Center

Conditions

Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
Colon Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidal disease
Pelvic Floor Disorders and Constipation
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Screening Colonoscopy
Ulcerative Colitis

Community Service

Colorectal Cancer Awareness

Other Information

Outside of work, Dr. Lakshman enjoys playing tennis and basketball and exploring Austin with his wife and three children. He looks forward to continuing to serve the citizens of Central Texas for all their colorectal needs.