Richard J. Honer
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
635 1st St N, 
Winter Haven, FL 

Overview

Dr. Richard Honer is board certified in colon and rectal surgery and is part of BayCare Medical Group Gessler Clinic in Winter Haven, where he sees patients age 18 and older. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois in Rockford, Illinois. He followed his medical education by completing a general surgery internship at Blodgett/St. Mary’s Hospital and a colon and rectal fellowship at Ferguson Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.', 'Dr. Honer’s specializes in endoscopy (EDG), anorectal disease, rectal prolapse repair, colonoscopies, inflammatory bowel disease, removal, and destruction of rectal hemorrhoids, anal/rectal pain and Medtronic sacral stimulation for fecal incontinence. He also treats Crohn’s disease and colitis. Dr. Honer is a fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the American College of Surgery. He is affiliated with Winter Haven Hospital.

Dr. Honer is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Honer is board certified in AB Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Graduate Institution

University Of Illnois Collge Of Medicine At Rockford

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in FL

Board Certifications

AB Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Winter Haven Hospital
Winter Haven Women's Hospital
BayCare Physician Partners
BayCare Medical Group
BayCare Physician Partners ACO

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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  • PPO
Florida Blue
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Freedom Health
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Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
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Health Options
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Sunshine Health
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  • HMO
TeamCare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

Colon and Rectal Surgery at Gessler Main
635 1st St N, Winter Haven, FL 33881
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard J. Honer is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, 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.

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While Dr. Richard J. Honer is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, and Rectal Prolapse. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

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Dr. Richard J. Honer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 863-294-0670 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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