Anna Toker MD, FACS, FASCRS

Dr. Anna Toker began her career doing bench research in microbiology. During this period, she also pursued her undergraduate degree. She continued her studies as a graduate student from 1990 to 1992. Later, while attending medical school at Louisiana State University (LSU), she worked as a research associate at the Neuroscience Center until 1993. She graduated with honors from LSU with my medical degree in May 1997.

From 1998 to 2002, at Methodist Hospital of Dallas, she began her residency in general surgery. From 2002-2003, she was named Chief Resident of General Surgery during my tenure. Then, in 2004, I began my residency in Colorectal Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Throughout my career, I have received multiple accreditations, including: Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Medical License; Diplomat American Board of Surgery; Diplomat American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery; Fellow of the American College of Surgeons; and Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

In 2004, she transitioned into private practice, dedicating her time and passion to treating thousands of patients with intestinal and digestive issues. She currently holds surgical privileges at Methodist Medical Center, Mansfield, Methodist Midlothian Hospital, Methodist Charlton Hospital, Methodist Medical Center Dallas, and Baylor Surgicare Mansfield.

Alongside her private practice, she has been committed to educating future doctors since July 2004 at Methodist Hospital of Dallas. In this role, she contributes as part of the teaching staff, directly instructing and supervising general surgery residents during surgeries and rounds. Since August 2020, she has also served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at TCU/UNTHSC, where she teaches and mentors medical students in office settings, the operating room, and during rounds.