William E. Taylor
Experienced in Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome

Dr. William E. Taylor

General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
Piedmont Healthcare
Columbus Surgical Specialists
1900 10th Avenue, Suite 201, 
Columbus, GA 
Accepting New Patients
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Experienced in Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome
Piedmont Healthcare
Columbus Surgical Specialists
1900 10th Avenue, Suite 201, 
Columbus, GA 
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Overview

Dr. Taylor earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, MN. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and he holds a fellowship from the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

Dr. Taylor has been practicing medicine for more than 23 years and is currently a member of Columbus Surgical Specialists in Columbus, GA. His practice includes general surgery and a robust cross-section of colon- and rectal-related surgical services and care.

In his spare time, Dr. Taylor enjoys spending time with his family and fly fishing.

Dr. Taylor is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. His practice is conveniently located near the Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown campus and hospital complex.

Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
Mayo Clinic, 2001
Specialties
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Licenses
Colon & Rectal Surgery in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Columbus Surgical Specialists
1900 10th Avenue, Suite 201, Columbus, GA 31901
Call: 706-984-7400

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.


1 Total Publications

Not just a 'simple stroke'.
Not just a 'simple stroke'.
Journal: Acute medicine
Published: May 17, 2011
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