Dr. Kenneth J. Vega
Overview
Kenneth Vega is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Vega is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Vega is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 120, Columbia, SC 29203
115 North Sumter Street, Suite 315, Sumter, SC 29150
100 Palmetto Health Parkway, Suite 102, Columbia, SC 29212
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Vega has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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South Carolina Endoscopy Center
Erick Singh is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 76 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Intestinal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Carolina Digestive Disease
George Jenkins is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Jenkins is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Endoscopy. Dr. Jenkins is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kenneth J. Vega
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kenneth J. Vega?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kenneth J. Vega by calling their office at 803-434-8866. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kenneth J. Vega a top-rated expert for Barrett Esophagus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kenneth J. Vega is classified as an Distinguished expert for Barrett Esophagus, 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. Kenneth J. Vega specialize in?
While Dr. Kenneth J. Vega is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Kenneth J. Vega participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth J. Vega has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Barrett Esophagus. You can view a list of Dr. Kenneth J. Vega's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kenneth J. Vega accept my insurance?
Dr. Kenneth J. Vega accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-434-8866 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Vega isDistinguished. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Vega isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Vega isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- ColonoscopyDr. Vega isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Vega isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Vega isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Vega isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Vega isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Vega isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Vega isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Vega isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.