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Robert M. Teixeira
( out of 78 reviews )

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
801-581-7719

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.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Plastic Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 78 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 30, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Excellent provider

    October 30, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Great bedside manner, and excellent plastic hand surgeon. Extremely happy with my surgery and my hand looks great

    October 24, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    I really like this guy has a good bedside manner and is very professional and explains things so that I was very able to fall along and understand, but he was going to do for me

    October 09, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Be on time. Otherwise, Great doctor, knew his stuff

    October 05, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent Dr in his field. Very personable & patient in his exams & explanations are quite thorough. I will recommend Dr Teixeira to anyone who needs his assistance.

    October 04, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    This man is a trusted professional and so kind.

    October 02, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    This Dr. Has been absolutely amazing with my daughter and myself!

    September 19, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Teixeira came in and explained what he was going to, what he might have to do and what he felt I wouldn't need. He was very thorough and detailed in his explanation. Very personable and he made me feel comfortable with him even though it was my first time meeting with him. He was assisting my neurosurgeon with a wound that was not closing. The surgery went well and I should have a successful recovery.

    September 12, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very well explainer and loved to hear what I had to say without disagreeing with my question he helped me understand what his part of my surgery

  • 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)