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Dr. Edward Fricker, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dr. Edward Fricker, MD
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Dr. Edward Fricker, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Valdosta, GA.
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Dr. Edward Fricker, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Valdosta, GA
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37 years of experience
Dr. Edward Fricker, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Valdosta, GA.

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Dr. Fricker graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Conemaugh Vly Memorial Hospital.Dr. Edward Fricker, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Valdosta, GA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Fricker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with SGMC Health-Main, SGMC Lanier Campus, Southwell Medical Hospital and Surgical Center and Tift Regional Medical Center. Dr. Fricker has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Polyp, Gastritis and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fricker received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Fricker's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Fricker is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Polyp
Gastritis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colorectal Polyp
Gastritis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colorectal Polyp
Gastritis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Chronic Cholecystitis
Congenital Achalasia
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
  • Pathway HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Choice Option POS

Locations

  1. 1 SGMC Valdosta Medical Clinic
    3207 Country Club Rd, Valdosta, GA 31605
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 242-8480
  2. 2 Office
    3790 Old US 41 N, Valdosta, GA 31602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 262-6800
  3. 3 Southwell Medical Sylvia Barr Center
    260 Mj Taylor Rd, Adel, GA 31620
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 242-8480

Patient Satisfaction

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4.4
Based on 12 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Mar 07, 2024
He has an incredible bedside manner and is both knowledgeable and caring.
Marti — Mar 07, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Conemaugh Vly Memorial Hospital
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Guthrie Clinic/Robert Packer Hospital
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Fricker frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Polyp, Gastritis and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Edward Fricker, MD is affiliated with SGMC Health-Main, SGMC Lanier Campus, Southwell Medical Hospital and Surgical Center and Tift Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Edward Fricker, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • SGMC Health-Main

    2501 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA

  • SGMC Lanier Campus

    116 W Thigpen Ave, Lakeland, GA

  • Southwell Medical Hospital and Surgical Center

    260 Mj Taylor Rd, Adel, GA

  • Tift Regional Medical Center

    901 18th St E, Tifton, GA