George Thomas Shires III, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
George Thomas Shires III, MD
Surgery
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Ste 320 Bldg III
Dallas, TX 75231-4481
About Me
Specialties
Surgery
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Dallas
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
Emory University Program - General Surgery Residency - Fellowship - 1986
Emory University Program - General Surgery Residency - Residency - 1984
Emory University Program - General Surgery Residency - Residency - 1983
New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center - Fellowship - 1982
Emory University Program - General Surgery Residency - Residency - 1980
Duke University - Medical Education - 1978
Bio
Dr. Tom Shires is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and sits on their Board of Governors. He specializes in hepatic, pancreatic and biliary surgery. He has followed in the footsteps of his surgeon father, who was a leading researcher and pioneer in the areas of trauma and burn care. Dr. Shires currently serves as the John P. Thompson Chair for Surgical Services at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and on the hospital’s Board of Trustees. He also sits on numerous committees, including Texas Health Dallas’ Medical Executive Committee and Surgical Services Committee.
Dr. Shires graduated with honors from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., and completed his general surgery residency training at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. He was the Harvey Cushing Research Fellow at Cornell University Medical College – New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Daniel Elkin Clinical Fellow at Emory.
He has decades of experience in the use of advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He previously served as Chief of Surgery at Zale-Lipshy University Hospital in Dallas and as Chairman of the GI and Endocrine Division at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, also in Dallas. Dr. Shires is an avid lecturer, author, medical editor and medical reviewer. Dr. Shires’ special interest in surgical education shows through in his role as the residency program director for surgery residents at Texas Health Dallas.
Dr. Shires is an active member of such organizations as the North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, American Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association, The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Surgical Infection Society and Association for Academic Surgery.
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5.0 out of 5 (46 Ratings, 29 Comments)
Jan 2025Very nice docto, very relaxing, good to to and was very explanatory.Jan 2025Very goodJan 2025Dr Shires preformed surgery on me two years ago and he gave excellent care during and after surgery. He was there every day checking on me and most days several times a day.Jan 2025Dr. Shires was very professional, caring, and informative by explaining all questions I asked.Jan 2025All the staff had a smile, and responded to any questions asked.Jan 2025Dr Shires is exceptional in every way.Jan 2025Good experienceDec 2024Great experience as usual! I'm very satisfied with Dr Shires and his awesome staffDec 2024The nurse of Dr Shires is very attentive great personality & very professionalDec 2024Dr. Shires is very professional excellent surgeon and very caring person.Dec 2024I was inspired by a lot of confidence, excellent work [...]Dec 2024Very good attention and kindnessDec 2024Everybody is GreatDec 2024Always have a Great experience at this officeDec 2024Very positive experience. Dr Shires was great.Dec 2024GoodDec 2024GoodDec 2024Excellent!! Dr. Shires great bedside manners, patient explained everything, educated me, had a good plan to treat me. I left feeling well taken care of. He was very caring, I entered nervous about my condition, left there feeling great Highly recommend Dr. Shires!!Dec 2024Staff very friendly, professional, caring, patient, kept me Informed about what would happen next. Great staff!Nov 2024Everything is fineNov 2024Everything is fineNov 2024Dr. Shires Was the best at taking the time to explain all matters in a very clear and thorough manner. His professional but easy-going manner made me both confident and comfortable with the meeting. His personality and communication style coupled with his impressive experience and credentials made the overall experience tops.Nov 2024The coordination between Drs. [...] and Shires office were seemless, prompt and thorough. Dr. Shires assistant, [...], made the entire process very smooth.Oct 2024Dr took time to listen and explainOct 2024Everything was easy to schedule. I had lots of questions for multiple providers and they were all patient with listening and answering my questions confidentlyOct 2024Everyone should s pleasant , efficient , courteous and very thorough .Oct 2024Everyone is so professional, friendly , & kind.Oct 2024Dr. Shires is the best Dr. I have ever had.Oct 2024Dr. Shires and his entire staff are always A++++++ FANTASTIC!!!! Would recommend immediately and with great enthusiasm!! Thanks and keep up the excellent work - the citizens of Dallas appreciate everything that you do to keep us healthy!!