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Dr. Linda Farkas, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Linda Farkas, MD
3.3 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Linda Farkas, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA.
Dr. Linda Farkas, MD
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Dr. Linda Farkas, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 60
Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Linda Farkas, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA.

About

Dr. Linda Farkas, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA and has 35 years experience. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Cook Co Hospital University Ill College Med.They currently practice at AU Medical Center and are affiliated with Texas Health Frisco and Augusta University Medical Center. Dr. Farkas has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Farkas received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Farkas also speaks Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. Dr. Farkas is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colitis
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Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Incontinence
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anal Repair
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Biopsy
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Bladder Surgery
Botox® Injection
Bowel Resection
Bowel Surgery
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Surgical Procedures
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 AU Medical Center
    1120 15th St # 8412, Augusta, GA 30912
  2. 2 Georgia Cancer Center Downtown Augusta
    818 Saint Sebastian Way Ste 400, Augusta, GA 30901
  3. 3 Surgery Center of Columbia County
    4300 University Pkwy, Evans, GA 30809

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Feb 11, 2023
Dr Farkas is a leader in her field took the time to explain to my family everything saved my life . I have seen other doctors who never take the time not her.
— Feb 11, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Korean
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Tagalog
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Ill College of Medicine|University Ill College Med
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cook Co Hospital University Ill College Med
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cook Co Hospital
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Linda Farkas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Farkas' profile.

Dr. Farkas is able to speak Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. View profile to see all.

Dr. Linda Farkas, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Frisco and Augusta University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Linda Farkas, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Texas Health Frisco

    12400 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX

  • Augusta University Medical Center

    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA