Overview
Richard Alia is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina.
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- EPO
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MUSC Health Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Sidney Emmett Morrison III, MD, is a seasoned colorectal surgeon practicing in Columbia, South Carolina, with over 43 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1981, followed by a general surgery residency at Tulane University and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Since 1987, Dr. Morrison has been a dedicated member of the Columbia medical community, serving as a founding member of ColoRectal Associates and holding a clinical professorship at the University of South Carolina's Department of Surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and holds active medical licenses in South Carolina and Louisiana. Dr. Morrison practices at MUSC Health Colorectal Surgery, located at 114 Gateway Corporate Blvd, Suite 120, Columbia, SC 29203, and is affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. He is currently accepting new patients and can be reached at (803) 865-4594. Dr. Morrison is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.
Columbia Gastroenterology Associates
Edward Kimbrough is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Kimbrough is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kimbrough is currently accepting new patients.
Lexington Surgery
Edward Jakubs is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Jakubs is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
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Dr. Richard T. Alia accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-779-2005 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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