Overview
Stephen Abernathy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Temple, Texas.
Dr. Abernathy is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy.
Dr. Abernathy is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles.
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- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen W. Abernathy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen W. Abernathy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen W. Abernathy by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen W. Abernathy a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen W. Abernathy 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. Stephen W. Abernathy specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen W. Abernathy is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Stephen W. Abernathy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen W. Abernathy has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen W. Abernathy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen W. Abernathy accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen W. Abernathy accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 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. Abernathy isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- AppendectomyDr. Abernathy isAdvanced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Abernathy isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Abernathy isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Abernathy isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Abernathy isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Abernathy isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Abernathy isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Abernathy isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendicitisDr. Abernathy isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Abernathy isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Abernathy isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Abernathy isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.