Robert Carman
Advanced in Hernia

Dr. Robert Carman

Colorectal Surgery
Central Pennsylvania Surgical Associates LTD
875 S Arlington Ave, 
Harrisburg, PA 

Advanced in Hernia
Central Pennsylvania Surgical Associates LTD
875 S Arlington Ave, 
Harrisburg, PA 
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Overview

Robert Carman, DO, F.A.C.O.S, is a general surgeon with UPMC Central Pennsylvania Surgical Associates and is certified in general surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. He received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his general surgery residency UPMC in Central Pa., followed by his fellowship in minimally invasive colon & rectal surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Carman is trained in laparoscopic techniques including robotics for colon and rectal surgery. In addition, he is trained in conditions affecting the anus and the rectum including fissures, fistulas, abscesses, hemorrhoids, prolapse, and incontinence. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling.

Dr. Carman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Colorectal Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in TX
Fellowships
University of Texas Health Science Ctr - Houston
Hospital Affiliations
Fulton County Medical Center
Upmc Carlisle
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Gateway Health Plan
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Geisinger
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Locations

Central Pennsylvania Surgical Associates LTD
875 S Arlington Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17109
Call: 717-652-1107
Other Locations
UPMC Wound and Hyperbaric Center
4310 Londonderry Rd Ste 1A, Harrisburg,, PA 17109
Call: 717-671-2050

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


24 Total Publications

Binary Toxin Expression by Clostridioides difficile Is Associated With Worse Disease.
Binary Toxin Expression by Clostridioides difficile Is Associated With Worse Disease.
Journal: Open forum infectious diseases
Published: July 29, 2021
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