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Dr. Richard Browne, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Richard Browne, MD
4.4 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Browne, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Hobart, IN.
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Dr. Richard Browne, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Hobart, IN
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Browne, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Hobart, IN.

About

Dr. Richard Browne, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Hobart, IN and has 31 years experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at St Lukes Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center and Community Hospital. At present, Dr. Browne received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Browne also speaks Spanish. Dr. Browne is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastroenterology Procedures
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
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Orchiectomy
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Parathyroidectomy
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Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Pain Management Specialists-community Healthcare System
    1400 S Lake Park Ave Ste 202, Hobart, IN 46342
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 947-6124
  2. 2 Community Care Network Healthy 4 Life Munster
    801 MacArthur Blvd Ste 402, Munster, IN 46321
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  3. 3 Community Hospital - Ldrp
    901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN 46321
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  4. 4 Northern Indiana Orthopaedics PC
    1400 S Lake Park Ave Ste 200, Hobart, IN 46342
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 947-6122
  5. 5 Community Care Network
    801 MacArthur Blvd Ste 402, Munster, IN 46321
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 836-4900
  6. 6 Surgical Associates
    3800 Saint Mary Rd # 101, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 286-3802
  7. 7 Surgical Associates
    1400 S Lake Park Ave Ste 202, Hobart, IN 46342
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 947-6289
  8. 8 Community Care Network
    3800 Saint Mary Rd # 101, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 286-3801

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4.4
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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May 20, 2022
Great work, great personality, great bed side manner. Can not go wrong with him. Love him.
Georganna Edmonds — May 20, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgical Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Internship

Internship
  • Loyola University
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Lukes Hospital
    1998
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Browne, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Browne's profile.

Dr. Richard Browne, MD is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center and Community Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN