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Dr. Linda Farkas, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Linda Farkas, MD
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Dr. Linda Farkas, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Augusta, GA.
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Dr. Linda Farkas, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 60
Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Linda Farkas, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Augusta, GA.

About

Dr. Farkas graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Cook Co Hospital University Ill College Med.Dr. Linda Farkas, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Augusta, GA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Farkas currently practices at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center and are affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center. Dr. Farkas has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Farkas received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Farkas' office accepts new patients. Dr. Farkas also speaks Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. Dr. Farkas is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colitis
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Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Incontinence
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anal Repair
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Biopsy
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Bladder Surgery
Botox® Injection
Bowel Resection
Bowel Surgery
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cystotomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
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)
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Surgical Procedures
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • WellPoint
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • UniCare
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Locations

  1. 1 Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-8623
  2. 2 Chesapeake Regional Surgical Specialists-VA
    113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 400, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 842-4499
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:30
  3. 3 Georgia Cancer Center Downtown Augusta
    818 Saint Sebastian Way Ste 400, Augusta, GA 30901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 722-4245
  4. 4 Surgery Center of Columbia County
    4300 University Pkwy, Evans, GA 30809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 854-3000

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3.3
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Jul 13, 2024
A true professional took the time to understand my problem saved me thanks
Jim sides — Jul 13, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Korean
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Tagalog
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Internship
  • University Ill College of Medicine|University Ill College Med
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cook Co Hospital University Ill College Med
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cook Co Hospital
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Linda Farkas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Farkas' profile.

Dr. Farkas is able to speak Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. View profile to see all.

Dr. Linda Farkas, MD is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Linda Farkas, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Augusta University Medical Center

    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA