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Dr. George Blestel Jr, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 70
Dr. George Blestel Jr, MD
3.9 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. George Blestel Jr, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Greer, SC.
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Dr. George Blestel Jr, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 70
Greer, SC
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. George Blestel Jr, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Greer, SC.

About

Dr. Blestel Jr graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. George Blestel Jr, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Greer, SC and has 44 years experience. Dr. Blestel Jr currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Dr. Blestel Jr has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Blestel Jr received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Blestel Jr's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Blestel Jr is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Hemorrhoids
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Carcinoma in Situ
Colitis
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Colonic Diverticulosis
Crohn's Disease
Hernia
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pelvic Abscess
Polyps
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Rectal Cancer
Rectal Diseases
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ulcerative Colitis
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparotomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Prisma Health Regional Urology-Greer
    340 Medical Pkwy # 200, Greer, SC 29650
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (864) 797-9400
  2. 2 Palmetto Ob./Gyn. Associates
    1333 Taylor St Ste 5F, Columbia, SC 29201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 748-9966
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:45
  3. 3 Prisma Health Outpatient Endoscopy Patewood
    200 Patewood Dr Ste B100, Greenville, SC 29615
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (864) 797-9400
  4. 4 Prisma Health Urogynecology-Greenville
    48 Centennial Way, Greenville, SC 29605
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (864) 522-8100

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blestel Jr
3.9
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (4)

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Nov 01, 2023
Dr Blestel is very knowledgeable, professional & kind. He took the time to explain& answer all my questions.
— Nov 01, 2023
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Ochsner Medical Center
    1981
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ochsner Clinic
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Blestel Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Blestel Jr's profile.

Dr. Blestel Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. George Blestel Jr, MD is affiliated with Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. George Blestel Jr, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital

    830 S Buncombe Rd, Greer, SC

  • Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

    701 Grove Rd, Greenville, SC