Thiru V. Lakshman, M.D., FACS, FASCRS

Thiru V. Lakshman, M.D., FACS, FASCRS, is board certified in colon and rectal surgery and general surgery. Dr. Lakshman has practiced in Austin since 2010. He provides care for all aspects of colorectal surgery. He has a special interest in colorectal cancer and minimally invasive, robotic-assisted colorectal surgery. He currently serves as medical director for the rectal cancer program at St. David's North Austin Medical Center. He is also a member of the Cancer Governance Board for St. David's Healthcare. He has utilized minimally invasive, robotic-assisted techniques in his surgeries since 2011. He successfully performed the world’s first procedure utilizing the Da Vinci Xi surgical system. Dr. Lakshman has performed more than 1,500 colorectal robotic surgeries, the largest volume in the region.

Dr. Lakshman is passionate about providing high quality care for all of his patients. He believes in combining leading-edge technology with collaborative, compassionate care. That is what drives him to learn new technologies and techniques to better serve the people he treats. His hobbies include playing tennis and basketball and enjoying the arts in and around Austin with his family.

Surgery Locations

• Bailey Square Surgery Center
• North Austin Surgery Center
• Seton Medical Center
• St. David’s Medical Center
• St. David’s North Austin Medical Center
• St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center
• St. David’s South Austin Medical Center