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Dr. Brian McGuinness, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Brian McGuinness, MD
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Dr. Brian McGuinness, MD is a General Surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA.
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Dr. Brian McGuinness, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Walnut Creek, CA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Brian McGuinness, MD is a General Surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA.

About

Dr. McGuinness graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana. Dr. Brian McGuinness, MD is a General Surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA and has 30 years experience. Dr. McGuinness currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. Dr. McGuinness has experience treating conditions like Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McGuinness received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. McGuinness' office accepts new patients. Dr. McGuinness is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Anal Fissure
Intestinal Obstruction
Constipation
Anal Fissure
Intestinal Obstruction
Constipation
Anal Fissure
Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Rib Fracture
Small Intestine Cancer
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Jejunum Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
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
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nephrectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Renal Transplant
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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    Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Local Access Plus HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
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    Navigate HMO
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    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
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    Choice POS
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    CA Healthnet PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Bay Area Colon & Rectal Surgeons
    365 Lennon Ln Ste 290, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 274-9000
  2. 2 Sleepmed Therapies Inc
    5401 Norris Canyon Rd Ste 204, San Ramon, CA 94583
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 274-9000
  3. 3 John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 274-9000
  4. 4 John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 939-3000

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4.4
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Jul 17, 2023
He did my surgery for appendicitis because mine was especially complicated and they had to call an emergency surgery. He was so attentive and honestly the best surgeon I could have asked for.
Jennaline Aquino — Jul 17, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian McGuinness, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McGuinness' profile.

Dr. Brian McGuinness, MD is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek.

Yes, Dr. Brian McGuinness, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA