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Dr. Dean Adams, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 58
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Dr. Dean Adams, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Plains, PA.
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Dr. Dean Adams, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 58
Plains, PA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Dean Adams, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Plains, PA.

About

Dr. Adams graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. Dr. Dean Adams, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Plains, PA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Adams currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Adams has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Adams received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Adams' office accepts new patients. Dr. Adams is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Abscess
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Acute Appendicitis
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Appendix Cancer
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis
Chronic Appendicitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diverticulitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Fecal Incontinence
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemicolectomy
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hernia Repair
Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Total Proctocolectomy With Ileoanal J Pouch
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Prolapse Repair
Rectal Surgery
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Restorative Proctocolectomy With Ileal-Anal J Pouch
Sigmoidoscopy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic

Insurance Accepted

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  • Geisinger Health Plan
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    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Medicaid
  • Dental
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Silver Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • MVP Health Care
  • Fidelis Care
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • WellCare

Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Specialists of Wyoming Valley PC
    200 S River St, Plains, PA 18705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 821-1100
  2. 2 Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 821-1100
  3. 3 Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital Inc.
    169 Riverside Dr, Binghamton, NY 13905
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 352-3550
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

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4.4
Based on 24 Reviews
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4 Stars (3)
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1 Star (3)

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Jun 17, 2023
I came into the ER in severe pain. I was seeping abscessed fluid from my colon into my bowel. Dr Adams patiently cleared the bowel area & then scheduled my surgery which was a success! He gained my respect & trust.
Judy — Jun 17, 2023
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Creighton University
    1999
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dean Adams, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Adams' profile.

Dr. Adams frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Dean Adams, MD is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Dean Adams, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA