Carla Holcomb, M.D.

Surgery - Bariatric and Foregut Surgery
Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery
Gastroesophageal Reflux Surgery

New Patient Appointment Accepting Virtual Visits or 214-645-2900

Biography

Carla Holcomb, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Holcomb earned her medical degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery at UAB Hospital and received advanced training in bariatric/minimally invasive surgery through a fellowship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She also holds a master’s degree in public health from the University of Alabama School of Public Health.

She joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2019.

Dr. Holcomb is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and the Society for American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. She has delivered multiple national presentations, contributed chapters to surgical textbooks, and published numerous academic articles.

Education & Training

Residency - University of Alabama at Birmingham (2011-2018), General Surgery
Fellowship - Ohio State University Wexner University Medical Center (2018-2019), Minimally Invasive/bariatric Surgery
Medical School - University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (2007-2011)

Professional Associations & Affiliations

Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (2015)
Society for American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (2018)

Clinical Focus

Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery
Gastroesophageal Reflux Surgery
Diaphragm Hernia Surgery
Abdominal Hernias
Hernia & Abdominal Wall Repair Surgery
Hiatal Hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Heartburn
Barrett's Esophagus