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Dr. Richard Alford, MD

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Dr. Richard Alford, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bryan, TX.
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Dr. Richard Alford, MD

General Surgery*
Bryan, TX
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40 years of experience
Dr. Richard Alford, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bryan, TX.

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Dr. Richard Alford, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bryan, TX and has 40 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1984 and completed a residency at Phoenix Integrated Surgery Res Program.They currently practice at St. Joseph Health Trauma and are affiliated with St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital - Bryan, TX. Dr. Alford has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alford received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Alford is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Port Placements or Replacements
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Intestinal Obstruction
Port Placements or Replacements
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Intestinal Obstruction
Port Placements or Replacements
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Ileus
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Obesity
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Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diabetes
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteomyelitis
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pediatric Obesity
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 St. Joseph Health Trauma
    2700 E 29th St Ste 305-1, Bryan, TX 77802
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3.2
Based on 11 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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May 18, 2018
Excellent doctor and surgeon who listens to concerns. He removed a malignant mass and put in a mediport. Follow up care was wonderful and office and nursing staff are excelllent too!!!
— May 18, 2018
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Phoenix Integrated Surg Res Prgm|Phoenix Integrated Surgery Res Program
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Phoenix Integrated Surgery Res Program
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • American College Of Surgeons
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Alford, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alford's profile.

Dr. Richard Alford, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital - Bryan, TX.

Yes, Dr. Richard Alford, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital - Bryan, TX

    2801 Franciscan Dr, Bryan, TX