About Timothy Wade Hepner, MD

Timothy W. Hepner, MD, is a board-certified, experienced general surgeon at Ascension St. John in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Hepner provides surgical care to children and adults. He delivers advanced surgical treatments using minimally invasive and robotic-assisted technology to repair abdominal conditions and other injuries. Robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery may lead to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and less scarring. Schedule a consultation to learn more.

Dr. Hepner starts by listening to better understand you and your concerns. Then, he works with you to create a surgical care plan that's right for you. As a general surgeon, Dr. Hepner performs many types of laparoscopic surgical procedures to treat appendicitis, colon and digestive tract disorders, gallbladder disease, hemorrhoids, hernias, lung disease, thyroid disorders, and more. He uses advanced ultrasound techniques during image-guided surgical procedures such as breast biopsy, lymph node dissection, and phlebectomy (removal of varicose veins).

Dr. Hepner performs laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication to treat reflux (GERD) by tightening the sphincter muscle between the esophagus and the stomach. He also specializes in lung surgery to remove lung nodules and treat lung disease.

From your first consultation to surgery and follow-up care, we'll connect you to specialists and the wound healing and rehabilitation services you may need.