Overview
Robert Carman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
875 S Arlington Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17109
4310 Londonderry Rd Ste 1A, Harrisburg,, PA 17109
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.
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
Dr. Long is a board-certified and fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon. He obtained his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed his residency at the same institute. Dr. Long completed his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Long is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Pinnacle Health Medical Services
Andrew Richards is a Colorectal Surgeon in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Richards is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
As director of colorectal surgery, Chris Buzas, DO, specializes in treating patients with colon, rectal and anal cancers as well as inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). He also provides care for people with diverticulitis, various rectal conditions, hemorrhoids and pelvic floor disorders.|He has clinical expertise in complex re-operative colorectal surgeries as well as robotic, laparoscopic and open procedures. His advanced training includes trans-anal excisions, neurostimulation for fecal incontinence and colonoscopies.|Dr. Buzas is passionate about making a difference in his patients’ lives. “The thing I love most about my job is the ability to work alongside a great team dedicated to solving problems,” he says. “I enjoy seeing our patients out in the community, knowing we were able to help improve their quality of life.”|Dr. Buzas has a strong commitment to giving back to his community and improving access to care. He previously served as president of the Keystone Chapter of the American College of Surgeons as well as on the Board of Trustees for the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Buzas has also helped standardize rectal cancer care throughout the country as part of the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.|Dr. Buzas received the Teacher of the Year Award from the surgical residents at Geisinger Medical Center. He was also recognized by the Pennsylvania Medical Society as one of their Top Physicians Under 40.|When not at work, Dr. Buzas enjoys spending time with his wife and three children at their lakeside cabin in northern Pennsylvania.|Video: more from Dr. Christopher Buzas, D.O. Dr. Buzas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Carman isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Carman isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Carman isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Carman isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Carman isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Carman isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Carman isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Carman isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Carman isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Carman isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Carman isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Carman isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

