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Dr. Colby Atkins, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
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Dr. Colby Atkins, MD is a General Surgeon in Lexington, KY.
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Dr. Colby Atkins, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Colby Atkins, MD is a General Surgeon in Lexington, KY.

About

Dr. Atkins graduated from Baylor University in 1984 and completed a residency at University Ala Hosps.Dr. Colby Atkins, MD is a General Surgeon in Lexington, KY and has 40 years experience. Dr. Atkins currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Hospital. Dr. Atkins has experience treating conditions like Venous Embolism and Thrombosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Atkins received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Atkins' office accepts new patients. Dr. Atkins is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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These providers are on the medical staff of Saint Joseph Hospital.
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Gallbladder Removal
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Gallbladder Removal
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Gallbladder Removal
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Atherosclerosis
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Venous Compression
Venous Hypertension
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Appendicitis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Edema
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Spider Veins
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Insufficiency
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Angioplasty Vertebral Vessels
Aortic Repair
Appendectomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy Arterial
Excision
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Excision of Testicular Lesion
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Network L
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
  • Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Bariatric Surgical Associates PLLC
    1401 Harrodsburg Rd Ste C100, Lexington, KY 40504
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 278-4960
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Surgical Associates of Lexington PLLC
    278 Southland Dr Ste 140, Lexington, KY 40503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 523-0026
  3. 3 Continuing Care Hospital
    1 Saint Joseph Dr, Lexington, KY 40504
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 278-4960

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Atkins
4.0
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor University
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Vascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University Ala Hosps
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Ala Hosps
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Georgia Baptist Hospital|University Ala Hosps
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Atkins frequently treats the following conditions: Venous Embolism and Thrombosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Colby Atkins, MD is affiliated with Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Colby Atkins, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Joseph East

    150 N Eagle Creek Dr, Lexington, KY

  • Saint Joseph Hospital

    1 Saint Joseph Dr, Lexington, KY