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Dr. Harsha Polavarapu, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Harsha Polavarapu, MD
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Dr. Harsha Polavarapu, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Quincy, IL.
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Dr. Harsha Polavarapu, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 44
Quincy, IL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Harsha Polavarapu, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Quincy, IL.

About

Dr. Harsha Polavarapu, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Quincy, IL. Dr. Polavarapu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Blessing Hospital, Pike County Memorial Hospital and Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Polavarapu has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis, Rectal Prolapse and Proctoptosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Polavarapu received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Polavarapu's office accepts new patients. Dr. Polavarapu is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Rectal Prolapse
Proctoptosis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Rectal Prolapse
Proctoptosis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Rectal Prolapse
Proctoptosis
Colorectal Cancer
Colectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Port Placements or Replacements
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Cancer
Anal Itch
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Condyloma
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Fecal Incontinence
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pruritus Ani
Pyloric Stenosis
Radiation Enteritis
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Diseases
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thymomas
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Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anal Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Fistula Repair
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Interstim® Sacral Nerve Stimulator
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Prolapse Treatment
Rectal Surgery
Restorative Proctocolectomy With Ileal-Anal J Pouch
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) for Rectal Tumors
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Bronze Pathway-MO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
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Locations

  1. 1 Midwest Orthopedic Specialists Inc
    927 Broadway St Ste 130, Quincy, IL 62301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 224-6423
  2. 2 Illini Community Hospital
    640 W Washington St, Pittsfield, IL 62363
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 285-2113
  3. 3 Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital
    238 S Congress St, Rushville, IL 62681
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 322-4321
  4. 4 Pike County Memorial Hospital
    2305 Georgia St, Louisiana, MO 63353
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (573) 754-4584

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Mar 15, 2017
Got my daughter in same day. Very knowledgeable. Very detailed and easy to understand. He explains on terms the average person can comprehend. Didnt use all that medical jargon without explaining everything step by step. He is a really nice and fun doctor. His staff is very efficient and courteous. All of them were patient with my 10000questions and made us feel welcomed and at ease. THANKS!!!
Quincy, IL — Mar 15, 2017
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
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Board Certifications

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

Residency Hospital
  • Abington Memorial Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Florida Hospital Orlando
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Harsha Polavarapu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Polavarapu's profile.

Dr. Polavarapu frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis, Rectal Prolapse and Proctoptosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Harsha Polavarapu, MD is affiliated with Blessing Hospital, Pike County Memorial Hospital and Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Harsha Polavarapu, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Blessing Hospital

    1005 Broadway St, Quincy, IL

  • Pike County Memorial Hospital

    2305 Georgia St, Louisiana, MO

  • Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital

    238 S Congress St, Rushville, IL