Anna M Toker, MD

Anna M Toker, MD Dr. Toker is Board Certified in General Surgery & Colorectal Surgery. I am a firm believer in education as a source of self-empowerment for your health.
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AT FIRST GLANCE, COLORECTAL SURGERY AND MED-SPAS

don’t seem to go together, but they are complementary when under the expert care of Dr. Anna Toker, a colon and rectal surgeon specializing in robotic surgery and medical director of SKANDii MedSpa in Mansfield, Texas.

“At the medical spa, my nurse injectors focus on facial esthetics, nonsurgical approaches to weight loss and body sculpting in our MedGym,” Dr. Toker says. “As a colorectal surgeon, I spend a lot of time discussing diet as medical management for hemorrhoids, constipation, IBS, incontinence, and diverticulitis. Proper nutrition can improve the outcomes of my surgical patients and contribute to narcotic-free surgeries, which leads to shorter recovery times. This is why I promote whole food supplement that people can research on their own and purchase at drannatoker.com.”

“The lynch pin between the two practices is the Emsella device, designed to improve incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction,” Dr. Toker says. “A 30-minute Emsella session has the same results as 17,000 Kegel exercises, eliminating the discomfort or embarrassment of traditional pelvic floor therapy and potentially eliminating the need for pelvic floor reconstruction. I offer this service as physcial therapy billable to insurance.”

Should Emsella physical therapy fail to improve incontinence, Dr. Toker also offers Interstim, an outpatient procedure to implant a sacral nerve stimulating device, to her patients. “Whether a patient needs major surgery or not, a large portion of my discussions with patients revolve around normalizing intestinal function,” Dr. Toker says. “If major colon surgery is needed, my patients can expect a 48-hour hospital stay after robotic approaches with very few complications. I post a lot of free content at my instagram channel . Follow me there or on facebook or youtube at both and .”

04/01/2026

The Bubonic Plague… yes, that plague… just made a headline again.

A recent case popped up in California and suddenly everyone’s like…
“Wait… are we back in the 1300s??”

Deep breath.
No… it is not time to panic.

The plague never actually disappeared. It’s been quietly existing in certain animal populations for years, and occasional cases can still happen. The key difference?
We now have modern medicine, antibiotics, and actual understanding of how it spreads.

So no… no need to start building a moat around your house.
But here’s what is worth paying attention to:
Your immune system matters.
Not just when something scary hits the news… but every single day.
This is your reminder to do the basics well:

Take care of your body
Support your immune system
Be proactive, not reactive

Vitamin C. Smart supplementation. Tools like Super Patch. Daily habits that actually move the needle.

Panic doesn’t protect you. Preparation does.
I’m not here to scare you… just to keep you informed (and maybe slightly entertained).
Stay smart out there.

03/31/2026

You can optimize your health all day long… but if your nervous system is off, your body won’t get the message.

This is something I see over and over again.
People are eating better. Moving more. Trying to do all the right things… but their body still feels out of sync.
Why?

Because the signaling system matters.

Your brain, your nerves, your gut… they’re constantly communicating. And when that communication is off, everything from digestion to energy to recovery can feel harder than it should.

That’s why I’ve been so interested in tools that support the body’s natural signaling pathways.
Not forcing… not overriding… just helping the body do what it’s designed to do.
That’s where Super Patch () comes in.
It works through the nervous system, using targeted stimulation to support your body’s own communication network… no drugs, no stimulants.
Simple. Smart. And rooted in how the body actually functions.

If you’ve been doing all the right things but still feel like something’s missing… this might be the piece you haven’t looked at yet.

SCREENSHOT my end card or GO TO LINK IN MY BIO to check out Super Patch!

03/30/2026

This might be an unpopular opinion… and a few years ago, it probably would’ve gotten me shadow banned.
But as a physician, I’m not interested in scare tactics. I’m interested in data.
And I think it’s important we can look at emerging research with clear eyes… not fear, not politics… just science.

There have been ongoing discussions and investigations into various health trends post-COVID, including questions around cancer rates.

So here’s my stance:
Stay curious.
Stay informed.
And go to the source of the data.

Colon cancer rates are rising.
Screenings save lives.
Early detection changes everything.
So during Colon Cancer Awareness Month, this is your reminder:
Get checked.
Know your body.
Ask questions.
And take your health seriously.
That’s not controversial. That’s responsible.

03/27/2026

Ever feel like you eat… and somehow you’re still hungry?
That’s not always willpower. That’s biology.

This week on GUT CHECK, we’re diving into LEPTIN… the hormone that tells your brain: “We’re good. You can stop eating now.”

But here’s the problem…
When that signal isn’t working properly, your brain never gets the message.

➡️ You keep feeling hungry
➡️ Cravings kick in
➡️ Weight regulation feels frustrating

And it gets even more interesting…
Sleep, stress, and even your daily habits all influence how well that signal is received.

So if you’ve ever found yourself in the kitchen late at night reaching for snacks (and let’s be honest… it’s never chicken and broccoli), this is for you.

Your body isn’t broken. The messaging system just needs support.

We’re breaking it all down this Monday inside GUT CHECK.
Comment GUT CHECK and I’ll send you the link to join us.

03/25/2026

Little p**p education for you… because no one talks about this enough.
Your body has about 2 hours in the small intestine to decide what nutrients it wants to absorb.
That’s it.

After that, whatever isn’t absorbed moves on to the colon… where things get interesting.
Because now, that leftover material becomes food for your gut bacteria.
And food can sit in your colon for a long time.

So let’s connect the dots…
What you eat doesn’t just fuel you
It also feeds everything living inside your gut.
The good, the bad, and everything in between.

As a surgeon, I can tell you this with absolute certainty:
Your colon reflects your habits.
Highly processed foods, excess sugar, low fiber?
That creates an environment you don’t want.
Whole foods, fiber, balanced nutrition?
That supports a gut that actually works for you.

This is why what you eat matters more than most people realize.
You’re not just eating for today.
You’re shaping the environment inside your body for the long haul.

03/24/2026

Stress doesn’t stay in your head.
It shows up in your gut.

When your body is under constant pressure, stress hormones rise, digestion slows, gut signaling shifts, and inflammation increases. That’s not mindset. That’s physiology.

Pressure creates a chemical reaction in the body.
And that reaction directly disrupts your gut.

You can eat “perfectly” and still struggle if your nervous system is overloaded. Gut health only works when the body feels safe enough to digest.

This is exactly what we break down during weekly live gut health trainings with Dr. Anna Toker and Zive 7 creator Mark Macdonald. Real science. Real explanations. Real solutions.

👉 Join the Zive Alive Facebook Group to access the weekly trainings.

Request to join and mention you’re a friend of Dr. Anna, and we’ll make sure you’re accepted.
Your gut follows chemistry, not willpower.

03/23/2026

If I told you a TREE FROG might be helping us fight colon cancer… would you believe me?
Yes, really.

Scientists have been studying bacteria found on the skin of certain tree frogs, and in lab settings, this bacteria has shown the ability to obliterate tumor cells.
Let that sink in for a second.

A tiny frog… sitting in a tree… carrying something that could potentially change how we approach cancer.

As a surgeon, I’ve spent my life in operating rooms, relying on precision, training, and technology. But moments like this remind me of something bigger…

For every problem, there is often an answer already woven into creation.
And we’re just beginning to uncover it.

Now, this isn’t a treatment you can go out and use today. But it is a powerful reminder that the future of medicine isn’t just in synthetic solutions… it’s also in understanding the natural world more deeply.

Who knew bacteria could be the hero of the story?

Stay curious. Stay open. The science is here, and it’s evolving fast.

03/20/2026

Let’s talk about hydration for a minute.
If soda is your daily drink…
Or Gatorade is your go-to beverage…
Sorry folks, but those sugary drinks are NOT helping you hydrate.

In fact, sugar and caffeine can actually work against proper hydration, pulling water where your body doesn’t need it and leaving your cells still thirsty.

Real hydration is about more than just drinking something wet.
Your body needs the right balance to actually absorb and use that water.
That’s exactly what we’re breaking down in next week’s Gut Check — what hydration really means for your gut, your metabolism, and your overall health.

Want in?
👉 Comment “GUT CHECK” and I’ll send you the link so you can join before this topic drops on Monday.
Or…
💧 Comment “CHALLENGE” if you want to join the hydration challenge I’m doing right now to improve my own hydration.

Let’s get those cells happy.

03/18/2026

It’s Colon Cancer Awareness Month, so let’s talk about something interesting happening in the research world.

You may have heard of ivermectin — yes, the medication traditionally used to treat parasites.
Believe it or not, scientists are now studying it as a potential additional therapy in several cancers, including colon cancer. Researchers are exploring whether it may influence tumor growth, inflammation pathways, and cancer cell signaling.

Colon cancer treatment today often involves surgery and chemotherapy, which can be intimidating and invasive for many patients. That’s why researchers are constantly looking for new approaches, new combinations, and new possibilities.

As a physician, I find this kind of science fascinating. Medicine moves forward when we stay curious, study the data, and keep asking better questions.
Take a listen to today’s reel where I break down what researchers are looking at and why people are talking about it.

And I’m curious to hear your thoughts.

03/17/2026

One question I hear constantly from patients is:
“Where is all this colon cancer coming from?”
Rates are rising, especially in younger people. That’s not speculation, that’s what the data shows.
So naturally we have to start asking bigger questions about what’s changed:
our food, our environment, our microbiome, our stress levels, and the way modern life interacts with our bodies.

I’ve got a hot take on a few of the contributing factors that could be playing a role.
🎥 Take a listen to the reel and let’s keep the conversation going.

Curiosity leads to awareness.
Awareness leads to prevention.
And please… don’t forget your colonoscopy.

03/16/2026

The more steps it takes to make your food, the more likely something got added that your gut never asked for.
Whole, raw ingredients are always going to be easier for your body to recognize, digest, and use.

Fewer ingredients.
Less processing.
Less confusion for your gut.

Ultra-processed foods don’t just fill you up. They introduce additives, stabilizers, and fillers that disrupt digestion and bacterial balance over time.

Simple is best.
Food was never meant to be complicated.

If you want to learn how to make better choices without obsessing, showing up to weekly gut health trainings changes everything.
Every week, Dr. Anna Toker and Zive 7 creator Mark Macdonald teach what actually matters for gut health and how to optimize it in real life.

👉 Join the Zive Alive Facebook Group for weekly live trainings.

Request to join and mention you’re a friend of Dr. Anna, and we’ll make sure you’re accepted.
Better digestion starts with simpler food and better education.

03/16/2026

50 mph winds in Texas caught my door right as I grabbed the handle. This little piggy cried wee wee wee all the way home. Thank you Superpatch for making this crushing development tolerable!

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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