Dr. Robert Carman
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- 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 South Arlington Avenue, 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.
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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.