Mark Pidala, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Mark J. Pidala, MD

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Specialty:
Surgery – Colon and Rectal
Surgery – General
Board Certification:
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery
Education/Training

Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 1990

Residency
Summa Health System Akron City Hospital, 1995

Fellowship
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 1996

Mark J. Pidala, MD, FACS, extensive experience in both laparoscopic and robotic colon and rectal procedures. He performs all surgeries on the colon, rectum, and anus, as well as routine and advanced colonoscopies. Dr. Pidala moved here in 1998 and was one of the first colon and rectal surgeons in Houston to perform minimally invasive laparoscopic colon resections.

Dr. Pidala is an assistant professor of surgery at the The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He plays an active role in the education of the residents enrolled in the colon and rectal surgery program at the University of Texas. He has published numerous peer reviewed articles and book chapters.

Dr. Pidala received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati Medical School and completed his residency in general surgery at Akron City Hospital in Akron, OH. From there, Dr. Pidala completed a residency in colon and rectal surgery at UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ.

When not seeing patients or teaching, Dr. Pidala enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three children, traveling, and exercising.

60 Patient Review(s) / 332 Surveys

12/11/20
Excellent staff. Would highly recommend
11/26/20
Dr. Pidala is a very good doctor. outlines in a very detailed what I am experiencing and gives in layman terms what to expect.
11/25/20
Dr. Pidala was courteous and explained my condition so I was able to understand. He was very professional.
11/24/20
Coming to this appointment I found myself extremely agitated. I had not expected to be referred to another doctor by my gynecologist, and the fact that this doctor was mail made me very uncomfortable, much more than I expected from myself actually. However the doctor did his best put my mind at ease. He was kind and disarming and proceeded with the utmost care and diplomacy throughout the exam. He made an extraordinarily uncomfortable situation for me much better.
11/21/20
The Doctor was excellent. He was careful to explain everything and took his time.
11/19/20
I was looking for a second opinion and Dr Padilla was great with explaining my situation and opinion on how to resolve it, just GREAT DOC!
11/17/20
I have known Dr Pidala for almost [...] years. He is a total pro.
11/17/20
Very competent on-time (without waiting) and prepare before by reviewing history, excellent experience! *Pidala Mark, MD.
11/13/20
good
11/12/20
dr is absolutely fantastic . great listener, logically explained everything , thorough exam. very professional.
10/29/20
Dr. Pidala is awesome. he listens and spends quality time with his patients.
10/29/20
Very good treatment in all areas.
10/28/20
Pidala was very personable and answered any questions I had
10/26/20
The kind of doctor that make the world a better place. Explained procedures and diagnosis to my understanding.
10/25/20
Very professional and thorough service!
10/23/20
Doctor was a good listener and did a very good job of communicating my options. He showed compassion was very professional. I felt confident that I would be well taken care of.
10/16/20
I would find it very challenging to find a better physician than Dr. Pidala
09/29/20
Will absolutely recommend *Dr. Pidala.
09/27/20
Didn't feel rushed. All concerns answered.
09/24/20
I have already referred *Dr. Pidala & staff to a dear friend who has problems.
09/16/20
Dr. Pidala is the best.
09/14/20
Aside for the Dr., asking us twice why we were seeing him, in a annoyed manner he also said to us that we had taken too much of his time already and needed to move on to the next patient.and/or informative about I could have withstood his apparent irritability, if he was listening to my concerns about my condition but he was not.
08/26/20
caring. helpful. knowledge kind.
08/25/20
Dr. Pidala is the best. He always listens.
08/24/20
I was really impressed with Dr. Pidala. Fantastic!
08/22/20
Dr. Mark Pidala is the best physician I have ever met. I feel a complete comfort with him.
08/21/20
Dr. Pidala is the best. Very honest and caring doctor. Listens well when you ask questions and explains easily.
08/19/20
Good as possible for the subject matter. I don't think anyone wants to see a rectal surgeon, however, he made it as pleasant as could be under the circumstances. Very professional. Almost condescending in his very laymen explanations to control expectations. I understand the need for the explanations and simplified walk through. In the interest of time, Dr. Pidala tends to cut people off, which might be perceived as rude or condescending. He did leave a questions at the end time for me to speak. I did t feel overly rushed, as with some doctors. Overall, I left feeling confident he knows what he is doing and I will live through having my [...] [...] out and reassembled. I have interviewed [...] surgeons for the job and chose him. His resume and meticulous manners suggest he is the best pick.
08/13/20
I was completely satisfied with my experience.
08/11/20
Staff was very kind and professional
08/08/20
I always feel I get the best care at Dr. Pidala's office!
08/06/20
First impression is the BEST ! his bedside matter was beyond REMARKABLE !
08/04/20
great doctor.
08/01/20
was able to accommodate me which was very helpful because I needed to see the doctor.
08/01/20
Dr. Pidala explained everything very well. All details were important and helpful for my condition and treatment.
08/01/20
observed and was please how detail the staff was cleaning everything.
08/01/20
was treated in a very professional way and will recommend your medical services.
07/29/20
Dr. Pidala is outstanding, I know I couldn't have a better doctor for the issues I was dealing with.
07/24/20
My doctor was very informative and nice.
07/23/20
My experience was very good and would recommend this doctor and staff to everyone.
07/23/20
Great experience
07/23/20
My doctor was great. Made me feel very relaxed and his bedside manner was very caring.
07/23/20
This office kept me informed at all times of any changes.
07/18/20
Dr. Pidala was excellent!
07/14/20
I felt respected.
07/13/20
Luckily, this type of doctor is not needed by everyone but, I have recommended him to friends and colleagues if they need one. Dr. Pidala is extremely good and caring and hears what you are saying, not just listening.
07/12/20
could not ask for a better Doctor. Mark Pidala was very professional and friendly.
07/02/20
Already recommended Dr. Pidala to others. Very impressed with him.
07/01/20
Physician was extremely knowledgeable, informative, communicative and sensitive to my problem.
06/30/20
Dr. Pidala did a great job at explaining everything and making me feel at ease.
06/30/20
So glad I am in the care of this team.
06/17/20
Good.
06/12/20
Dr. Pidala is excellent!!
06/10/20
Dr. Mark couldn't have done a better job. I am thankful to have him as my Dr.
06/10/20
I will use Dr. Pidala forever, he is never hurried, listens to my babble, and shows real concern for my care.
06/03/20
*Dr. Pidala expressed confidence in his diagnosis and surgical treatment but did not pressure. We discussed medication treat options and decided to give a try. It became evident to me several days later that the medicine approach was not going to work & we quickly scheduled surgery.
06/03/20
Doctor was delayed with other patient consult resulting in long wait for me BUT positive example of *Dr. Pidala ensuring his other patient was well attended and needs addressed.
05/29/20
Dr. appeared to be in hurry.
05/26/20
Same: Excellent.
05/26/20
Absolutely wonderful and a great example of what a doctor is supposed to be.
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