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 .”

02/10/2026

Why don’t Europeans need electrolyte packets?
Here’s the answer.
I’ll admit it.
I don’t love mineral water.
It’s definitely a European thing.

But the name tells you everything.
The modern American diet is mineral-depleted.

Europe, on the other hand, has an abundance of natural mineral springs.
So when Europeans drink mineral water, they’re not just hydrating.
They’re replenishing minerals and salt at the same time.
That mineral hydration plays a huge role in energy, digestion, and longevity.

In the U.S., we often try to replace what’s missing with powders and packets.
In Europe, it’s already built into daily life.

Stay hydrated.
Stay mineralized.
Longevity depends on it.

This is Part 8 of my 12-part Italy Series on simple, proven habits Europeans use to dramatically improve health and longevity.
If you’re watching, go back and catch the full series.
We’re connecting the dots one habit at a time 🇮🇹✨

02/09/2026

For centuries, red grapes and wine have held a powerful place in human history ...not just culturally, but biologically. Across generations, people instinctively understood that there was something powerful in the grape.

As Dr. Anna Toker () often shares, everything we need in this life exists in the plants and animals around us. The challenge has always been access, consistency, and purity.

That’s where VINIA comes in.

Through modern plant cell science, VINIA harnesses what nature already gave us ...the polyphenols found in red grapes in a form that’s consistent, bioavailable, and measurable in how it improves blood flow, physical energy, and mental alertness.

Or, as Dr. Anna says it best: “The beauty of VINIA is that it is what God granted us, except in sort of a unique way.”

Ancient wisdom.�
Modern science.�
One powerful grape.

02/07/2026

When in Vegas…you go to Ocean Prime

02/06/2026

If your gut is off track, chances are your hormones are too.
It’s chemistry, people.

Digestion, hormones, and nerve signaling are constantly talking to each other — and when one is off, the whole system feels it.

We take for granted that it’s all connected… until symptoms show up.
And no, masking reflux with over-the-counter meds isn’t “fixing” the problem.
It’s often just creating new ones downstream.

We’re breaking this down in Monday’s Gut Check.
Want in before it hits inboxes?
👉 Comment GUT CHECK and I’ll send you the link.

02/04/2026

Who knew coffee could actually help promote digestion?
The Italians did.

They do coffee a little differently.
Sure, cappuccino has its moment…
But espresso is what Italy is really known for.

Small.
Strong.
Intentional.
That quick shot gives you a little pep in your step and can help stimulate digestion to kickstart the day.

This isn’t a giant sugary drink you sip all morning.
It’s a ritual.
And timing matters.

Definitely not something you want to shoot back before bed.
But enjoyed earlier in the day, espresso can offer real benefits.

This is Part 7 of my 12-part Italy Series, where we’re uncovering how Italians use simple habits to support gut health and longevity—without overcomplicating life.
More Italian wisdom coming ☕️🇮🇹

02/03/2026

I’ll be honest.
I hated sardines… until I learned why Mediterranean skin looks the way it does.

Here’s the secret.
Small, oily fish like sardines and anchovies are staples in Mediterranean eating.
And yes—if you love Caesar dressing, you’ve already been eating anchovies.

These fish are naturally rich in collagen, minerals, and essential nutrients.
They’re one of the ways Italians add salt and minerals to food without ultra-processed ingredients.
That nutrient density matters.

The collagen, vitamins, and minerals built into their food culture help create that healthy, radiant complexion Italians are known for.

It’s not a cream.
It’s not a serum.
It’s food.

This is Part 6 of my 12-part Italy Series, where we’re uncovering how Italians eat real food, nourish their bodies, and age beautifully from the inside out.
More coming 🇮🇹✨

02/03/2026

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02/02/2026

Haven’t we been told you can’t eat dairy?
Or enjoy wine?
Or eat cheese without wrecking your gut?

Yet here in Italy, they do all of it.
And they’re living longer.

Here’s the difference.
Italian dairy is processed very differently than American dairy.
It’s simpler.
It’s traditional.
And it’s far easier on digestion.

For starters, there’s no fake cheese made from artificial colors and industrial oils.
No shortcuts pretending to be food.
What you get instead is real cheese, made with time, fermentation, and ingredients that actually belong there.

The problem isn’t cheese.
The problem is how food is processed.

This is Part 5 of my 12-part Italy Series, where I’m uncovering how Europeans enjoy foods we’ve been told are “bad”… and still experience incredible gut health and longevity.
If you’re just joining, go back and watch the full series.
We’re connecting the dots one bite at a time 🇮🇹✨

01/30/2026

Let’s talk about lectins …
because your bloating might not be random.

Lectins are proteins found in all plants, and lately they’ve been blamed for just about everything.
But as usual, the truth lives somewhere between hype and reality.

Inside next week’s Gut Check, we’re breaking it all down:
• What lectins actually are
• What’s fact
• What’s fiction
• What’s pure fear-mongering
• And what will actually help your gut live its best life

This topic drops Monday for Gut Check subscribers.
And for the price of a cup of coffee, you don’t just get a newsletter,
you get proprietary training videos, real education, and direct access to me for your personal gut questions inside our private channel.

If you want in before this topic hits inboxes…
👉 Comment GUT CHECK and we’ll send you the link to join.

01/28/2026

🇮🇹 Italy Series — Part 4/12
Let’s Talk Italian Meat

I’m a Texas girl… so you know I was very excited to explore the meats in Italy.
And here’s what immediately stood out.
If you need a chemistry degree to read the label on your deli meat, there’s a problem.

Join me in the Italian deli 🇮🇹
Here, cured meats are air-dried and fermented with salt over months or even years.
Time does the work.
In the U.S.?
Meat is often cured fast using nitrates and chemical shortcuts.

That speed comes at a cost.
We sacrifice quality for convenience.
Italian meats rely on patience and simple ingredients.
American meats often rely on additives to rush the process.

If you want to be more intentional with your health, start here 👇
Read labels.

Choose meats with minimal ingredients you actually recognize.

This is Part 4 of my 12-part Italy Series, uncovering how Italians eat real food, honor tradition, and still enjoy incredible flavor—without compromising longevity.
More to come 🇮🇹✨

01/27/2026

🇮🇹 Italy Series — Part 3/12
Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat

Let’s clear something up.
Fat doesn’t make you fat.
But the wrong fats absolutely wreak havoc on your health.

So why do we, in America, pump seed oils into nearly everything?
Fun fact most people don’t know: Many seed oils aren’t easily metabolized by the body.
They’re highly processed, unstable, and yes—derived from petroleum-based industrial processes. Instead of being used efficiently, they’re stored… as fat.

Now contrast that with Italy.
They drizzle olive oil on everything.
They cook with it.
They enjoy it unapologetically.
And yet, Italians are healthier, leaner, and living longer than the average American.
The difference isn’t fear of fat.
It’s fat quality.

Come with me today to my Italian cooking class 🇮🇹
We’re making pasta, using real olive oil, and continuing this journey of discovering how Italians eat, drink, and truly enjoy food—while still maximizing longevity.

This is Part 3 of my 12-part Italy Series.
Go back and watch the first two segments and stay tuned for more Italian wisdom!

01/26/2026

🇮🇹 Italy Series — Part 2/12
The Pre-Meal Secret Americans Are Missing

I’m going to let you in on a pre-meal secret.
Before Italians eat, they drink something almost no Americans do.
A bitter digestive, traditionally known as an aperitif.
In Mediterranean cultures, bitters are consumed before a meal to signal the stomach to get to work.
They prime digestion, stimulate digestive juices, and prepare the gut for food.
In the U.S.?
We sit down already stressed…
…then wonder why digestion feels off.

This small ritual makes a big difference.
And if bitter flavors aren’t your thing, there’s a modern solution.
A simple supplement like Zive 7 delivers the digestive bitters your gut needs—without forcing your taste buds to suffer.

This is Part 2 of my 12-part Italy Series, where I’m breaking down how Italians support gut health and longevity while still enjoying incredible food.

More Italian wisdom coming 🇮🇹✨

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76063

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