Paul M Claiborne, MDGeneral Surgery in Waco, TX

Paul M. Claiborne, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. He provides surgical care for both children and adults and is committed to delivering patient-focused, individualized care. Dr. Claiborne begins by listening carefully to understand each patient's concerns and works collaboratively to develop a personalized surgical care plan.

Dr. Claiborne offers a broad range of general surgical services, with a focus on minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques. His expertise includes hernia repair, colorectal and gastrointestinal surgery, gallbladder disease, appendicitis, breast surgery, and the treatment of benign and malignant skin and soft tissue conditions. He also performs advanced laparoscopic procedures for colon and digestive tract disorders, hemorrhoids, thyroid disorders, and reflux disease (GERD), including laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.

In addition, Dr. Claiborne utilizes advanced ultrasound and image-guided techniques for procedures such as breast biopsy, lymph node dissection, and phlebectomy for varicose veins. He specializes in lung surgery to remove lung nodules and treat lung disease and provides surgical care for emergency injuries as well as minimally invasive outpatient procedures. His use of advanced surgical technology may support faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and reduced scarring.

Dr. Claiborne is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the Texas Surgical Society.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Claiborne enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, reading, cooking BBQ, and attending church.