Overview
Dr. Bour earned his medical degree at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He then attended The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center where he completed a residency in General Surgery. Dr. Bour is board certified in Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and has over 23 years of experience.Dr. Bour specializes in General and Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgery.His special interests include Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal and Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, and surgical diseases of the intestinal tract.In his spare time, Dr. Bour enjoys home improvement projects, woodworking, and spending time with his wife Katie, their family and their two dogs Bailey and Joey.
Dr. Bour is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1010 Prince Ave Ste 400, Athens, GA 30606
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric S. Bour
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric S. Bour?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric S. Bour by calling their office at 706-425-1400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric S. Bour a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric S. Bour is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Eric S. Bour specialize in?
While Dr. Eric S. Bour is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Eric S. Bour participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eric S. Bour has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Eric S. Bour's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Eric S. Bour accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric S. Bour accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-425-1400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Bour isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Bour isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Bour isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Bour isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Bour isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Bour isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Bour isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Bour isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Bour isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Bour isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Bour isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.