Dr. Anna Toker, MD, FACS
Physician, Board Certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery
General Surgery
Mansfield, Texas
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NPI: 1245209535· License: K5456 (TX) verify
Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport · Graduated 1997(~29 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $58 across 2 payments (what this means)
4.1(38 ratings)
In Dr. Anna Toker's own words
How Dr. Anna Toker describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.
Approach
- So when I see someone struggling with IBS alongside other symptoms, I'm not interested in simply putting a Band-Aid—or a patch —over the problem
- As a physician, I'm incredibly interested in technologies that explore the connection between the brain, nervous system and body—especially as we continue learning more about the importance of supporting parasympathetic balance rather than simply chasing symptoms
- Dr. Anna Toker's practice believes in getting patients into parasympathetic homeostasis instead of suppressing the immune system.
Specialization
- Dr. Anna Toker is a colorectal surgeon.
- Dr. Anna Toker's entire practice specializes in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Dr. Anna brings decades of experience as a colorectal surgeon and gut-health expert
Technique
- Dr. Anna Toker's practice traditionally uses biofeedback to help patients achieve parasympathetic homeostasis.
- Dr. Anna Toker's practice employs VTT technology, which is considered passive biofeedback, requiring no patient participation or learning, and works as long as the patch is on the skin.
Technology
- Dr. Anna Toker's practice utilizes VTT technology, which provides constant biofeedback.
Training & credentials
- Dr. Anna Toker's advice for healing the gut is based on 40 years of medical research and 30 years of hands-on patient care.
Consultation
- Dr. Anna Toker's practice follows patients' insurance policies regarding administrative requirements.
Safety
- Dr. Anna Toker advises people against high colonics because they introduce oxygen into the colon, which kills beneficial bacteria.
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About
Dr. Anna Toker, a board-certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon in Mansfield, Texas, specializes in minimally invasive and robotic colorectal surgery, addressing conditions like rectal prolapse. As Medical Director of SKANDii MedSpa, she also offers aesthetic and wellness procedures including Emsculpt NEO, Emsella, and injectable fillers, alongside services like Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Microbiome Testing, and Weight Management.
With decades of experience as both a surgeon and gut-health expert, Dr. Toker believes the gut is the command center for overall health, influencing brain function, metabolism, and mood. She emphasizes creating an environment where beneficial gut bacteria can thrive, rather than just adding probiotics. Dr. Toker advocates for building a resilient body and mind through lifestyle choices, stating, "it is never too late to start taking better care of the body you’ve got." She created the "GUT CHECK" membership to provide real answers, practical tips, and actionable steps for gut health, offering members direct access via Signal for urgent questions.
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Specialties
- Physician, Board Certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Procedures & Services
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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Anna Toker
Sourced directly from Dr. Anna Toker's social posts and replies.
What is Dr. Anna Toker's Gut Check Membership?
The Gut Check Membership, created by Dr. Anna Toker, is a weekly wellness program designed to provide real answers, practical tips, and actionable steps to help individuals get their gut back on track and feel good again. Members gain access to Dr. Toker's decades of research and patient care, expert resources, ingredient deep dives, and direct access via Signal for urgent questions. It's suitable for those battling bloat, needing help decoding labels, or experiencing general gut discomfort, offering tools to support better digestion, clearer thinking, deeper sleep, a boosted metabolism, and improved mood. The program teaches how the microbiome works, what affects it, and practical ways to support it, one lesson at a time.
What is the cost of the Gut Check Membership?
The Gut Check Membership is priced at $5.99 per month. The first modules of the program are available for free.
What is Dr. Toker's approach to beneficial gut bacteria?
Dr. Toker highlights beneficial organisms like Faecalibacterium prausnitzii and Akkermansia, which she considers 'gut favorites' and notes they thrive in oxygen-poor environments. These bacteria support the lining of the GI tract and produce beneficial short-chain fatty acids that help maintain the protective environment inside the colon. She emphasizes that when inflammation disrupts the colon's environment, it can hinder these beneficial bacteria, leading to a vicious cycle of more inflammation and fewer protective bacteria.
What are Dr. Toker's key recommendations for improving gut and overall health?
Dr. Toker recommends prioritizing whole, fiber-rich foods (citing kiwi as a source of prebiotic fibers) and minimizing ultra-processed foods and unnecessary additives. She also stresses the importance of reducing chronic inflammation. For improving basal metabolic rate, supporting weight management, and controlling appetite, she advises getting enough quality sleep, staying hydrated, chewing food properly, and incorporating prebiotic fibers, polyphenols, and acetylcysteine into one's routine. More broadly, she recommends walking, moving your body, eating real food, and taking care of your brain and gut.
What is Dr. Toker's perspective on probiotics and natural supplements?
Dr. Toker cautions against assuming every microbiome problem can be fixed by simply taking a probiotic pill, noting that some of the most important gut organisms aren't easily delivered this way. Her goal for gut health is to create an environment where desired bacteria can thrive, rather than just adding bacteria. She highlights Berberine as an incredible, natural supplement known for reliably lowering and controlling blood sugar, with some diabetic medications based on its molecule. Berberine supports overall health without a prescription, can be taken for years without complications, and works through its deep anti-inflammatory action on the GI tract, improving microbiome diversity. However, she also states that supplements alone cannot grant immortality or outsmart every genetic predisposition.
What is Dr. Toker's interest in Super Patch Vibrotactile Technology (VTT)?
Dr. Toker is fascinated by Super Patch Vibrotactile Technology (VTT) as it explores the connection between the brain, nervous system, and body, supporting parasympathetic balance rather than just chasing symptoms. She explains that unlike traditional biofeedback, which provides temporary feedback, Super Patch uses a unique embedded pattern to interact with skin's sensory receptors, offering the brain a consistent sensory reference point while worn. It requires no batteries, medication, or active training, providing passive sensory input. Dr. Toker notes that the understanding of this technology's potential is still in its early stages, and she is excited to be part of the conversation.
What is TotalGut7 and Dr. Toker's involvement?
TotalGut7 is a program co-created by Dr. Anna Toker and Mark Macdonald. They share a serious passion for better gut health and regularly collaborate to educate and challenge conventional thinking on the subject, helping people better understand how much of their health starts in the gut.
What is Dr. Toker's approach to treating IBS and related gut symptoms?
When addressing IBS and other gut symptoms, Dr. Toker is not interested in superficial solutions. She emphasizes that long-term change requires looking deeper into the underlying issues, necessitating a discussion about the health of the gut itself. This deeper look involves examining the microbiome's appearance, dietary intake, drivers of inflammation, and their impact on the gut-brain connection. She notes that fixing the gut may not be a quick answer, but it's a crucial conversation for understanding what's happening underneath the symptoms.
What is Dr. Toker's perspective on insurance and patient responsibility?
Dr. Toker states that insurance providers are responsible for the administrative hurdles and 'red tape' involved in scheduling appointments and procedures. She advises patients to read their insurance policy before publicly criticizing a doctor they have never met.
How does sleep impact metabolism and weight control, according to Dr. Toker?
Dr. Toker explains that sleep directly impacts metabolism and weight control. Insufficient sleep can lead to leptin resistance and intense carbohydrate cravings, which negatively affect one's diet, blood sugar control, and can increase inflammation in the GI tract. She emphasizes that improving basal metabolic rate, supporting weight management, and getting appetite under control requires more than just avoiding inflammatory foods; getting enough quality sleep is a critical component.
What is Dr. Toker's view on nutrient absorption, blood flow, and VINIA BioHarvest?
Dr. Toker states that digestion is only part of the equation for gut health; for the body to utilize nutrients, they must be broken down, absorbed, and delivered via healthy blood flow. She is a fan of VINIA BioHarvest, which uses red grape powder rich in highly absorbable piceid resveratrol. This polyphenol supports the body's natural production of nitric oxide, which in turn supports healthy blood flow. VINIA supplements are available in various forms, including capsules, coffee, tea, hydration packets, and chews.
From Dr. Anna Toker's Instagram
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Patient Experience
Dr. Anna Toker Review Summary
4.55
Dr. Toker has excellent ratings, with a 5.0 from one review on her profile and a 4.1 average on Google reviews. Overall, patients seem very satisfied with her services.
Ratings from Other Platforms
Skandii MedSpa - Mansfield
120 Miller Rd #200, Mansfield, Texas
(214) 942-3740
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Industry Payments
Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.
Total received (2025)
$58
Payments
2
Compared to peers
Small
Dr. Anna Toker received $58 across 2 payments in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was THD America, Inc..
What this means for your care
- A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
- Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
- Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
- A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”
Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗
Insurance Information
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Location & Contact Information
Skandii MedSpa - Mansfield
120 Miller Rd #200
Mansfield, Texas 76063
Office Information
Phone: (214) 942-3740
Where does Dr. Anna Toker practice?
Doctor's Office
Skandii MedSpa - Mansfield (Primary)
120 Miller Rd #200, Mansfield, Texas 76063
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Hospital Affiliations
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Education & Experience
Certifications & Licenses
Board Certified In Colon & Rectal Surgery
Board Certified Colorectal Surgeon
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make an appointment with Dr. Anna Toker online?
This information is not available based on the provided details. Please contact the office directly at (214) 942-3740 to inquire about online appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Anna Toker offer telehealth?
This information is not available based on the provided details. Please contact the office directly at (214) 942-3740 to inquire about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Anna Toker?
The provided review title "Skandii MedSpa Open House" suggests a promotional event rather than a patient experience review. More patient reviews would be needed to summarize patient feedback.
What areas of care does Dr. Anna Toker cater to?
Dr. Toker specializes in colon and rectal surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive and robotic procedures. She addresses a range of colorectal conditions, including rectal prolapse and other issues requiring surgical intervention. She also serves as the medical director of SKANDii MedSpa, suggesting potential involvement in aesthetic procedures, though the specifics are not detailed in the provided information.