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Dr. Cara Govednik, MD

General Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Cara Govednik, MD
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Dr. Cara Govednik, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Temple, TX.
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Dr. Cara Govednik, MD

General Surgery* Age 44
Temple, TX
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Cara Govednik, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Temple, TX.

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Dr. Cara Govednik, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Temple, TX and has 16 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock. At present, Dr. Govednik received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Govednik is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thyroidectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Excision of Breast Tumor
Thyroidectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Excision of Breast Tumor
Thyroidectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Excision of Breast Tumor
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Hyperparathyroidism
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroid Lobectomy
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
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Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
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Hidradenitis
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Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
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Lobular Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Megacolon
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pheochromocytoma
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Thyrotoxicosis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Anoscopy
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Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
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Locations

  1. 1 Scott & White Memorial Hospital
    2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 724-5918
  2. 2 Scott and White Hospital
    302 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 509-0200
  3. 3 Scott & White Hospital At Round Rock
    300 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 509-0100
  4. 4 Scott & White Clinic
    1815 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76504
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 724-2111

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Cara Govednik, MD is a general surgery specialist in Temple, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 2008. She specializes in General Surgery and Endocrine Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
General Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Scott and White Memorial Hospital
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cara Govednik, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Govednik's profile.

Dr. Cara Govednik, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock.

Yes, Dr. Cara Govednik, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls

    810 W Highway 71, Marble Falls, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

    2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock

    300 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX