John M Uecker, M.D. has been in practice in Austin since 2003. His practice focuses on the surgical treatment of hernias, gallstones, GERD, hiatal hernias and thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal tumors. He started and leads the robotic surgery program at Dell Seton Medical Center. Dr. Uecker is the Chief of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and a Professor at the University of Texas Dell Medical School, where he enjoys teaching medical students and residents. Dr. Uecker is also the Co-Founder and CEO of ClearCam, an innovative medical device company that has created a disposable intra-operative lens cleaning device. ClearCam provides continuous vision and clarity throughout laparoscopic procedures without removing the scope from the body cavity