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Dr. George Azar, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
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Dr. George Azar, MD is a General Surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Dr. George Azar, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Hattiesburg, MS
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. George Azar, MD is a General Surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS.

About

Dr. Azar graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Tulane University Hospital and Clinics.Dr. George Azar, MD is a General Surgeon in Hattiesburg, MS and has 33 years experience. Dr. Azar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Merit Health Wesley. At present, Dr. Azar received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Azar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Azar accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anorectal Fistula
Gallstones
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anorectal Fistula
Gallstones
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anorectal Fistula
Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthFirst
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Humana
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Robin H. Schwartz M.D. P.A.
    139 Fairfield Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 450-2401
  2. 2 Merit Health Wesley
    5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 268-8000

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Aug 17, 2021
Experience was great for me yesterday. Friendly and knowledgeable.. Gallbladder removed.
Satisfied Patient — Aug 17, 2021
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
    1997
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Azar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Azar's profile.

Dr. George Azar, MD is affiliated with Merit Health Wesley.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Merit Health Wesley

    5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS