Carla Holcomb, MD, MSPH, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery, foregut surgery, and abdominal wall reconstruction. She has extensive experience in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with a clinical focus on helping patients overcome conditions that limit quality of life such as obesity, reflux disease, gallbladder disease, and hernias.
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Holcomb’s surgical practice includes advanced care in:
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Bariatric Surgery and Bariatric Revisions
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Anti-Reflux Surgery (GERD)
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Hiatal Hernia Repair
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Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
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Gallbladder and Gallstone Disease
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Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery
Education and Training
Dr. Holcomb earned her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma and completed her general surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. During residency, she also obtained a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) and served as a research fellow studying cardiovascular disease outcomes in surgical patients.
She then completed a Minimally Invasive Surgery fellowship at The Ohio State University, specializing in bariatric and foregut surgery. Following fellowship, Dr. Holcomb joined the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where she spent six years developing a high-volume robotic surgery practice.
Research and Academic Interests
Dr. Holcomb is an active researcher and national surgical leader. Her academic interests include:
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Cardiac risk and outcomes in surgery
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Bariatric surgery outcomes
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Surgical simulation in hiatal hernia surgery
She has published extensively in these areas and plays an active role in national surgical leadership organizations, particularly in foregut surgery and surgical education.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Holcomb describes herself as a “quality of life surgeon,” dedicated to helping patients regain their health, mobility, and confidence. Many of her patients suffer from conditions such as excess weight, reflux disease, or abdominal wall hernias. She finds deep fulfillment in providing surgical solutions that allow patients to live life to the fullest.
Personal Interests
Outside of surgery, Dr. Holcomb enjoys the slow burn of a mountain hike, spending time with friends and family, and sharing laughter with those around her.