Robert M. Teixeira
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Robert M. Teixeira, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Salt Lake City
801-581-7719

South Jordan Health Center

Plastic Surgery
South Jordan
801-213-4500

University of Utah Hospital

Plastic Surgery, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-581-7719

  • Robert Teixeira, MD is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at University of Utah Health who specializes in the hand and upper extremity. His clinical interests include peripheral nerve surgery, spinal cord injury upper extremity reconstruction, hand and wrist injuries, pediatric hand surgery, and microsurgical free tissue transfer. He sees patients at the University of Utah Ambulatory Care Center at the main hospital, at the South Jordan Health Center, and at Primary Children’s Hospital.

    Dr. Teixeira grew up in the Midwest. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and he earned his Doctor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed an integrated plastic surgery residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and a Hand, Nerve, and Microsurgery Fellowship with the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Washington University in St Louis.

    In his free time, Dr. Teixeira loves the outdoors, hiking, skiing, moutain biking, music, cooking, and trying new foods.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Plastic Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 78 reviews )

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    February 28, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Thank you for the great care! I felt heard on all levels. I recommend Dr Teixeira, he is an excellent, empathic and understanding surgeon.

    February 14, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Amazing doctor. Thank you dr.teixiera.

    January 31, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very professional.

    January 25, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Our 10 year old daughter had a traumatic injury with our treadmill and lost part of her thumb. We¿re very grateful that Dr. Teixeira was able to do such amazing work to save it using a kite flap procedure. Everything seems to be healing well and we feel very confident and cared for by him and his staff.

    January 12, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    He's a good communicator and listens to his patients.

    December 20, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    The best doctor I¿ve had!

    December 17, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    He was very nice with very amazing knowledge very good doctor

    December 14, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Teixeira was very kind and good at explaining to me what the best next step would be in assessing my injury. Hoping to not get hurt again... But he would definitely be the guy I go see!

    October 22, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Teixeira makes sure that your injury is healing properly and if any more treatments are necessary and takes time to explain and listen to you

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  • Robert Teixeira, MD is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at University of Utah Health who specializes in the hand and upper extremity. His clinical interests include peripheral nerve surgery, spinal cord injury upper extremity reconstruction, hand and wrist injuries, pediatric hand surgery, and microsurgical free tissue transfer. He sees patients at the University of Utah Ambulatory Care Center at the main hospital, at the South Jordan Health Center, and at Primary Children’s Hospital.

    Dr. Teixeira grew up in the Midwest. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and he earned his Doctor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed an integrated plastic surgery residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and a Hand, Nerve, and Microsurgery Fellowship with the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Washington University in St Louis.

    In his free time, Dr. Teixeira loves the outdoors, hiking, skiing, moutain biking, music, cooking, and trying new foods.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Plastic Surgery

    Education history

    Fellowship Hand, Nerve, and Microsurgery - Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital Fellow
    Integrated Plastic Surgery - University of South Florida/Lehigh Valley Health Network Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin M.D.
    Biochemistry and Interdisciplinary Physics - University of Michigan B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Varagur K, Jacobson L, Teixeira R, Patterson JMM, Skolnick GB, Mackinnon SE (2023). Following a Surgical Paradigm Shift Through the Adoption of Nerve Transfers Among Board-Eligible and Practicing Plastic Surgeons. Hand (N Y), 15589447231167582. (Read full article)
    2. Ranganath B, Teixeira RM, Patel T, Garza R, Murphy RX Jr (2020). Clinical and Financial Implications of Positive Margins After Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Resection: A Longitudinal Evaluation. Ann Plast Surg, 87(1), 80-84. (Read full article)
    3. Parker DJ, Teixeira R, Sibley PA, et al (2020). Improvement of Functional Outcome Via Supercharged End-to-Side Anterior Interosseous to Ulnar Motor Nerve Transfer: A Case Series. Acta Scientific Orthopaedics, 3(10), 09-15.

    Book Chapter

    1. Teixeira RM, Sibley P, Murphy RX (2021). Tendon Injuries. In Tips and Tricks in Plastic Surgery. New York, New York: Springer Nature.
    2. Wallace SJ, Teixeira RM, Murphy RX (2021). Fingertip and Nail Bed Injuries. In Introductory Atlas of Reconstructive Surgery. New York, New York: Thieme Publishers.

    Case Report

    1. Tadasina KK, Teixeira R, Kells A (2022). Spare Part Reconstruction of Distal Pediatric Thumb Amputation. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 10(10), e45693.
    2. Vandenheuvel J, Teixeira R, Song E, Kozin S, Davis W, Rice S (2022). Ischemic Volkmann Contracture From Intrauterine Compartment Syndrome. Journal of Neonatology, 36(2).
    3. Lee FG, Song E, Wallace SJ, Shaughnessy TJ, Raj M, Teixeira R, Miles MG, Wojcik R Jr (2021). Non-surgical Management of Complex Refractory Pyoderma Gangrenosum With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation. Cureus, 13(10), e18951. (Read full article)
    4. Moy A, Song EY, Wallace SJ, Teixeira RM, Low YC, Weiss LE (2021). Isolated Scaphoid Dislocation From Low-Energy Wrist Trauma. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 3, 99-102.
    5. Song EY, Wallace SJ, Teixeira RM, Mansour A, Naktin JP, Miles M, Low YC, Wojcik R Jr (2020). Pyoderma Gangrenosum after Fat Grafting in Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction: An Unusual Outcome. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 8(11), e3223. (Read full article)
    6. Moy A, Song E, Wallace SJ, Teixeira R, Torres D (2020). Simultaneous Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture in a Young Adult Male: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Cureus, 12(9), e10649. (Read full article)
    7. Song E, Moy A, Teixeira R, Wallace SJ, Low YC (2020). Two-Tongued Cross-Finger Filet Flap Distal Digit Reconstructions Using Spare Parts After Multiple Distal Digital Amputations. Eplasty, 20, ic11. (Read full article)
    8. Wallace SJ, Teixeira R, Miller NF, Raj M, Sheikh H, Sharma R (2018). Extrapleural Superficial Solitary Fibrous Tumor on the Posterior Shoulder: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Eplasty, 18, e31. (Read full article)

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