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Dr. John Afthinos, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
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Dr. John Afthinos, MD is a General Surgeon in Smithfield, NC.
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Dr. John Afthinos, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Smithfield, NC
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. John Afthinos, MD is a General Surgeon in Smithfield, NC.

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Dr. Afthinos graduated from TEACHERS COLLEGE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. Dr. John Afthinos, MD is a General Surgeon in Smithfield, NC and has 20 years experience. Dr. Afthinos currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Johnston Health. At present, Dr. Afthinos received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Afthinos' office accepts new patients. Dr. Afthinos is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gallbladder Removal
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Appendectomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Cancer Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Debridement
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Muscle Biopsy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    Options PPO
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    Aetna HMO
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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  • MagnaCare PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Triangle East Surgery P A
    131 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 934-5441
  2. 2 The Wellness Boutique
    256 Mason Ave Bldg B, Staten Island, NY 10305
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 226-1300
  3. 3 North Carolina Surgery at Clayton
    2076 NC Highway 42 W Ste 210, Clayton, NC 27520
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 550-2829
  4. 4 Johnston UNC Healthcare
    509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 934-8171

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Jul 10, 2024
Dr. A performed emergency intestinal surgery for me and, under the circumstances, things turned out great. His skills saved my life. In my follow-up visits, he's so kind and takes his time assuring you are at ease and understand his instructions. I can't ever thank him enough!
— Jul 10, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • TEACHERS COLLEGE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Afthinos, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Afthinos' profile.

Dr. John Afthinos, MD is affiliated with Johnston Health.

Yes, Dr. John Afthinos, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Johnston Health

    509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC