Kenneth J. Vega
Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Kenneth J. Vega

General Surgery | Gastroenterology
3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 120, 
Columbia, SC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral required
Before you request
Expertise in
9
conditions
3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 120, 
Columbia, SC 

Overview

Kenneth Vega is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina.

Dr. Vega is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Vega is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Vega is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery
Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in SC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Temple University Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Prisma Health Baptist
Presbyterian Hospital
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Elamite
Japanese
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Prisma Health Gastroenterology and Hepatology – Columbia
3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 120, Columbia, SC 29203
Other Locations
Prisma Health Gastroenterology and Hepatology – Sumter
115 North Sumter Street, Suite 315, Sumter, SC 29150
Prisma Health Gastroenterology – Parkridge
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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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

Blood Collection Sub-Study of Exact Sciences Protocol 2019-01: Clinical Validation of an Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, For Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Blood Collection Sub-Study of Exact Sciences Protocol 2019-01: Clinical Validation of an Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, For Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 28, 2023
Intervention Type: Other
Clinical Validation of An Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, for Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Clinical Validation of An Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, for Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 01, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure, Diagnostic test
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60 Total Publications

Endoscopic Prevalence of Barrett's Esophagus in a Predominantly African American and Hispanic Population.
Endoscopic Prevalence of Barrett's Esophagus in a Predominantly African American and Hispanic Population.
Journal: Cureus
Published: July 21, 2026
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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, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy. 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 60 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.

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