Robert Frachtman, MD
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Participating in Maintenance of Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty Gastroenterology
Location:
Shoal Creek - AndersonMeet Dr. Robert Frachtman
Dr. Robert Frachtman received a bachelor degree in biology, graduating summa cum laude, from the University of Texas at Austin. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed his internship, residency, and chief medical residency at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
Dr. Frachtman completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Frachtman practiced in Austin with Austin Diagnostic Clinic from 1984 to 1998 and joined Austin Gastroenterology in February 1998. He has been honored to be recognized as one of Texas’ Super Doctors® by Texas Monthly for 16 years running, making him a “Super Doctors Hall of Fame Legacy Member,” and one of the Best Doctors in Town by Austin Monthly.
Currently, Dr. Frachtman is a clinical assistant professor of internal medicine at the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Frachtman is also an enthusiastic runner. He has completed several half marathons and three full marathons, with the most recent full marathon being the New York City Marathon in November 2017. Dr. Frachtman enjoys starting each new year participating in the Austin International Half Marathon in January (formerly called 3m Half Marathon), having completed the race in 2023, 2024, and most recently in 2025.
Education
Medical Degree: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical School at Houston (Chief Resident), Houston, TX
Fellowship: Gastroenterology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Associations
American College of Gastroenterology
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
American Gastroenterological Association
Texas Medical Association
Travis County Medical Society
Seton Medical Center, Chief of Gastroenterology, 1993-1995
North Austin Medical Center, Chief of Staff, 1999-2000
Associated Providers
Testimonials
“Dr. Frachtman is awesome. He is very professional and listens to what you have to say. He’s extremely knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend him.” – Elaine (Google review)
“I like Dr. Frachtman because he does not rush our appointments. He gives me his full and undivided attention and comes up with new and creative ways to treat me. I recommend him to all my friends. I hope he never retires.” – Lea Anne (Healthgrades)
“Dr. Frachtman truly listens and responds to all of my questions and concerns in a professional, thoughtful, and straightforward manner. I always feel comfortable in discussing my most personal concerns with him. He has been my gastroenterologist for over fifteen years, and he has performed the three colonoscopies I have had (always explaining the procedures and the findings clearly). Dr. Frachtman truly cares about his patients’ wellbeing.” – Margie (Healthgrades)
