Robert W Cline, MDColon & Rectal Surgery in Austin, TX

Robert W. Cline, MD, is an independent colon cancer specialist and surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery at Ascension Seton in Austin, Texas. Dr. Cline provides gastrointestinal surgery options to support your digestive health using minimally invasive and robotic-assisted technology. If you are diagnosed with cancer, Dr. Cline starts by listening to better understand your and your concerns. He is part of Ascension Cancer Care and delivers comprehensive surgical care and follow-up.

He graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas, followed by residency training at St. Paul Medical Center, also in Dallas. Dr. Cline subsequently completed a fellowship at Sansum Medical Clinic in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Cline has special interests in tumor genetics, laparoscopic surgical techniques, and tumor cell surface antigens in the detection of intestinal neoplasm. In addition, he has conducted and presented a number of research studies, has published articles, served as an associate faculty member, and is a member of several professional societies. When not working, Dr. Cline enjoys water sports, golf, hiking, and spy novels.