Mackenzie Ewart, DO, CPPS

Occupation

GENERAL SURGEON

Starting 7/1/2027

Philosophy

Dr. Ewart centers care on holistic (Spirit, Mind, and Body) care, safety, evidence, and clear communication. He partners with patients and families to explain options, set realistic expectations, and deliver compassionate perioperative support. His practice emphasizes minimally invasive approaches when appropriate and rapid, coordinated care for urgent surgical needs.

Areas of Expertise

Abdomen and Digestive Tract
Hepatopancreatobiliary
Breast and Soft Tissue
Endocrine Surgery
Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Procedures
Trauma, Acute Care, and Critical Care Operations
Vascular and Head/Neck Procedures
Surgical Oncology

Certifications

ATLS, ACLS, BLS, surgical patient safety, robotic surgery

Education

General Surgery Residency — Texas Health Resources, Fort Worth, Texas
Doctor of Osteopathy — University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas
B.S., Biology; Minor, Chemistry — Texas Tech University; highest-ranking graduate, summa cum laude

Languages Spoken

English (native); Spanish (advanced)

Professional Associations

American College of Surgeons; American College of Osteopathic Surgeons; Texas Medical Association; Christian Medical and Dental Association

Research

Dr. Ewart is an active researcher and presenter with publications and posters on cholecystectomy timing, parastomal hernia outcomes, xiphoidectomy techniques, and oncologic standards of care. He serves as a resident research liaison, teaches surgical anatomy and pathology, and has presented quality improvement work to the American College of Surgeons.

Biography

Dr. Mackenzie J. Ewart, DO, CPPS, is a board-trained general surgeon joining our practice with specialized expertise in emergency general surgery, trauma, and general surgical oncology. He blends advanced operative skill with a patient-first approach, strong quality improvement leadership, and deep community engagement. Bilingual in English and advanced Spanish, Dr. Ewart is known for clear communication and a calm presence in high-acuity situations. He emphasizes evidence-based, team-oriented care and favors minimally invasive approaches—robotic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic— when appropriate. An active researcher and educator, he has presented work on cholecystectomy timing, hernia outcomes, and oncologic standards, and he brings a systems-oriented focus on patient safety informed by a prior career in civil nuclear field engineering. Outside the hospital, he has contributed more than 1,600 volunteer hours to local and international health programs, and he lives in Fort Worth with his wife, Maria, and their daughter, Victoria.