SOAR Desoto

Shakoor Badr, M.D., FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon. Before joining Parkview Regional Hospital, Dr. Badr practiced at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, Illinois– one of the state’s best critical access hospitals. He was there since 2018 and gained extensive experience with patients of all age groups in a rural community surgical practice. He has performed over 1,000 colonoscopies and hundreds of major surgeries including gall bladder, hernia, and appendix. . He also performs surgeries to address skin cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, and more. Has a special interest in laparoscopic and acute care surgery and is skilled at treating chronic, non-healing wounds.

The mission of the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy Club is to treat each and every one of our patients, and their families, as if they were our own family member. Each patient, each family, each and every time.

Dr. Kretzschmar's practice is personalized to fit your unique needs and busy schedule. From crafting a personalized healthcare plan with you to accommodating last-minute appointments, your well being is our priority. As a SignatureMD physician, our patients can expect same-day or next-business-day appointments, unhurried appointments that start on time, and 24/7 physician availability by telephone or email.