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Robert M. Teixeira
Rating: 4.8 of 5
( out of 136 reviews )

Robert M. Teixeira, MD

Languages spoken: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

University of Utah Hospital

Plastic Surgery, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Plastic Surgery
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113

South Jordan Health Center

Plastic Surgery
5126 West Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan , UT 84009
  • Robert Teixeira, MD is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Â鶹ѧÉú¾«Æ·°æ who specializes in the hand and upper extremity. His clinical interests include peripheral nerve surgery, spinal cord injury upper extremity reconstruction, hand and wrist injuries, pediatric hand surgery, and microsurgical free tissue transfer. He sees patients at the University of Utah Ambulatory Care Center at the main hospital, at the South Jordan Health Center, and at Primary Children’s Hospital.

    Dr. Teixeira grew up in the Midwest. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and he earned his Doctor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed an integrated plastic surgery residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and a Hand, Nerve, and Microsurgery Fellowship with the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Washington University in St Louis.

    In his free time, Dr. Teixeira loves the outdoors, hiking, skiing, moutain biking, music, cooking, and trying new foods.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.8 out of 5
    4.8 /5
    ( out of 136 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    September 19, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very caring dr

    September 16, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 2 out of 5

    Left me with no understanding as to when things would transpire. I am heading home 189 miles away and not sure what is going on and when.

    September 15, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Mahan and his entire team at the U of U Neurology Clinic are some of the most talented professionals in the world! Everyone is kind, caring and mission driven to improve your health!

    September 07, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is very caring and listens to my concerns

    September 01, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I was very anxious about the visit. Dr. Teixeira thoroughly explained everything and was very gentle during the procedure, which helped calm my nerves. Very thankful he was able to see me and fix my finger.

    August 20, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very attentive and good at explaining procedures and conditions.

    August 13, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. T is the best !

    August 13, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is truly a caring knowledgeable doctor.

    July 14, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Doctor Teixeira came highly recommended to me, and I see why. He listened intently, answered all of my questions, explained his plan of care for me and then delivered an amazing result. I could not be any more pleased!

  • Robert Teixeira, MD is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Â鶹ѧÉú¾«Æ·°æ who specializes in the hand and upper extremity. His clinical interests include peripheral nerve surgery, spinal cord injury upper extremity reconstruction, hand and wrist injuries, pediatric hand surgery, and microsurgical free tissue transfer. He sees patients at the University of Utah Ambulatory Care Center at the main hospital, at the South Jordan Health Center, and at Primary Children’s Hospital.

    Dr. Teixeira grew up in the Midwest. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and he earned his Doctor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed an integrated plastic surgery residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and a Hand, Nerve, and Microsurgery Fellowship with the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Washington University in St Louis.

    In his free time, Dr. Teixeira loves the outdoors, hiking, skiing, moutain biking, music, cooking, and trying new foods.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery)

    Education history

    Fellowship Hand, Nerve, and Microsurgery - Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital Fellow
    Residency Integrated Plastic Surgery - University of South Florida/Lehigh Valley Health Network Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin M.D.
    Undergraduate Biochemistry and Interdisciplinary Physics - University of Michigan B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Varagur K, Jacobson L, Teixeira R, Patterson JMM, Skolnick GB, Mackinnon SE (2023). Following a Surgical Paradigm Shift Through the Adoption of Nerve Transfers Among Board-Eligible and Practicing Plastic Surgeons. Hand (N Y), 15589447231167582. ()
    2. Ranganath B, Teixeira RM, Patel T, Garza R, Murphy RX Jr (2020). Clinical and Financial Implications of Positive Margins After Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Resection: A Longitudinal Evaluation. Ann Plast Surg, 87(1), 80-84. ()
    3. Parker DJ, Teixeira R, Sibley PA, et al (2020). Improvement of Functional Outcome Via Supercharged End-to-Side Anterior Interosseous to Ulnar Motor Nerve Transfer: A Case Series. Acta Scientific Orthopaedics, 3(10), 09-15.
    4. Mustoe AM, Bailor MH, Teixeira RM, Brooks CL 3rd, Al-Hashimi HM (2011). New insights into the fundamental role of topological constraints as a determinant of two-way junction conformation. Nucleic Acids Res, 40(2), 892-904. ()

    Book Chapter

    1. Robert M Teixeira, MD Ida K Fox, MD (2023). Tetraplegia. In Warren C. Hammert, MD; Peter C. Rhee, DO, MS (Eds.), Hand Surgery Update VII (VII). American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
    2. Teixeira RM, Sibley P, Murphy RX (2021). Tendon Injuries. In Tips and Tricks in Plastic Surgery. New York, New York: Springer Nature.
    3. Wallace SJ, Teixeira RM, Murphy RX (2021). Fingertip and Nail Bed Injuries. In Introductory Atlas of Reconstructive Surgery. New York, New York: Thieme Publishers.

    Case Report

    1. Tadasina KK, Teixeira R, Kells A (2022). Spare Part Reconstruction of Distal Pediatric Thumb Amputation. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 10(10), e45693.
    2. Vandenheuvel J, Teixeira R, Song E, Kozin S, Davis W, Rice S (2022). Ischemic Volkmann Contracture From Intrauterine Compartment Syndrome. Journal of Neonatology, 36(2).
    3. Lee FG, Song E, Wallace SJ, Shaughnessy TJ, Raj M, Teixeira R, Miles MG, Wojcik R Jr (2021). Non-surgical Management of Complex Refractory Pyoderma Gangrenosum With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation. Cureus, 13(10), e18951. ()
    4. Moy A, Song EY, Wallace SJ, Teixeira RM, Low YC, Weiss LE (2021). Isolated Scaphoid Dislocation From Low-Energy Wrist Trauma. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 3, 99-102.
    5. Song EY, Wallace SJ, Teixeira RM, Mansour A, Naktin JP, Miles M, Low YC, Wojcik R Jr (2020). Pyoderma Gangrenosum after Fat Grafting in Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction: An Unusual Outcome. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 8(11), e3223. ()
    6. Moy A, Song E, Wallace SJ, Teixeira R, Torres D (2020). Simultaneous Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture in a Young Adult Male: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Cureus, 12(9), e10649. ()
    7. Song E, Moy A, Teixeira R, Wallace SJ, Low YC (2020). Two-Tongued Cross-Finger Filet Flap Distal Digit Reconstructions Using Spare Parts After Multiple Distal Digital Amputations. Eplasty, 20, ic11. ()
    8. Wallace SJ, Teixeira R, Miller NF, Raj M, Sheikh H, Sharma R (2018). Extrapleural Superficial Solitary Fibrous Tumor on the Posterior Shoulder: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Eplasty, 18, e31. ()

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