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Dr. Bernard Szopa, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
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Dr. Bernard Szopa, MD is a General Surgeon in O Fallon, IL.
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Dr. Bernard Szopa, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
O Fallon, IL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Bernard Szopa, MD is a General Surgeon in O Fallon, IL.

About

Dr. Szopa graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER. Dr. Bernard Szopa, MD is a General Surgeon in O Fallon, IL and has 35 years experience. Dr. Szopa currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Memorial Hospital Belleville and HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Dr. Szopa has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Szopa received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Szopa's office accepts new patients. Dr. Szopa is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Pelvic Abscess
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Toxic Megacolon
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Lincoln Surgical Group
    1414 Cross St Ste 330, O Fallon, IL 62269
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 277-7400
  2. 2 HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
    1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, O Fallon, IL 62269
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 277-7400
  3. 3 Office
    3 Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 3900, O Fallon, IL 62269
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 234-3173
  4. 4 Office
    4550 Memorial Dr, Belleville, IL 62226
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bernard Szopa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Szopa's profile.

Dr. Szopa frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bernard Szopa, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Belleville and HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bernard Szopa, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Hospital Belleville

    4500 Memorial Dr, Belleville, IL

  • HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

    1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, O Fallon, IL