Eric Acheson

Bariatric Surgeon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 with 3 ratings

Eric Acheson Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Eric  Acheson Bariatric Surgeon Picture

6 yr Experience

2 yr in Bariatrics

6 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery

2 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics


  • About Me

    A Texan by birth, Dr. Acheson loves the lifestyle afforded by living in the Austin area. He is a former collegiate quarterback and continues to be an avid sports enthusiast. In addition to basketball and football, he enjoys participating in any outdoor sporting activity such as running, hiking, and camping. Free time is devoted to activities with family.

    Surgical Specialties
    As a board certified surgeon, Dr. Acheson enjoys the full spectrum of general surgery. He provides surgical care for benign and malignant diseases of the breast, thyroid, abdomen and gastrointestinal tract. He employs general and advanced laparoscopic techniques for reflux disease, hernias, and comprehensive abdominal problems. Dr. Acheson also provides surgical treatment of morbid obesity with gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass. 

    Education and Professional Associations
    Dr. Acheson received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical School in New Orleans. Dr. Acheson’s surgical training was obtained at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, TX, where he also completed a Trauma Research Fellowship. During his 11 years of active military service in the United States Army, he spent three deployments as a trauma and general surgeon in multiple regions of Afghanistan and Iraq. He is a member of the Texas Medical Association. 

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  • Latest Reviews See 3 reviews
    avatar kriley on Aug. 18, 2017

    Dr. Eric Acheson performed a bariatric sleeve surgery on me 5 days ago. I can't believe how well I am doing! I was very afraid of having surgery, but after going in to see Dr. Acheson the first time my fears melted because I More...

    avatar Rheta on May 25, 2014

    Dr Acheson made me feel welcome and that he could really help me. He is very enthusiastic about what he does and alleviated the fears and doubts that I was experiencing. My gastric bypass surgery was May 5, 2014. I did not have any problems More...

    avatar Brandi O. on May 16, 2013

    Dr. Acheson was friendly and welcoming, he made me feel important. His office staff were kind and professional, quick to return phone calls and patiently explain my status to me even if it hadn't changed. I think the integrated care I received between his More...

  • Location
    8701N. MoPac Expressway
    Suite 101
    Austin, TX 78759

    Phone: 512-338-5024
    Fax: 512-334-1890
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