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Dr. Brian Thurston, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 42
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Dr. Brian Thurston, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Spartanburg, SC.
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Dr. Brian Thurston, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 42
Spartanburg, SC
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Brian Thurston, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Spartanburg, SC.

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Dr. Brian Thurston, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Spartanburg, SC and has 16 years experience. They graduated from Texas Tech University-Lubbock in 2008 and completed a residency at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.They currently practice at SMC - Division of Surgery and are affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center. Dr. Thurston has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Rib Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Thurston is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Intestinal Obstruction
Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Intestinal Obstruction
Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bile Duct Procedure
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Coventry Health Care of the Carolinas, Inc.
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Healthy Choice Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 SMC - Division of Surgery
    853 N Church St Ste 500, Spartanburg, SC 29303
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    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • Dr. Brian Thurston specializes in Acute Care Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Brian Thurston, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Spartanburg, SC and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Texas Tech University-Lubbock in 2008. He specializes in Critical Care Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Acute Care Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas Tech University-Lubbock
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Thurston, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thurston's profile.

Dr. Thurston frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction and Rib Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Thurston, MD is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Brian Thurston, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Spartanburg Medical Center

    101 E Wood St, Spartanburg, SC