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Dr. Matthew Bailey, MD
Colorectal Surgery* Age 46
Dr. Matthew Bailey, MD
4.8 (80 Ratings)
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Dr. Matthew Bailey, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Elizabethtown, KY.
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Dr. Matthew Bailey, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 46
Elizabethtown, KY
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Matthew Bailey, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Elizabethtown, KY.

About

Dr. Bailey graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2009 and completed a residency at University Of Kentucky, Lexington. Dr. Matthew Bailey, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Elizabethtown, KY and has 16 years experience. Dr. Bailey currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin. Dr. Bailey has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Pelvic Abscess and Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bailey received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 80 times. Dr. Bailey's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bailey is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Rectal Prolapse
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sigmoidoscopy
Sphincterotomy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
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
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    APCN Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
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  • Bronze Pathway X - KY HMO-POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bailey
4.8
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1 Star (4)

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May 22, 2025
To the point Takes care of your needs without all the fluffNo crazy long waits to be seen
— May 22, 2025
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Kentucky, Lexington
    2014
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ochsner Clin Fdn Hospital
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Bailey communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Bailey offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Bailey offer an online patient portal?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Bailey, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bailey's profile.

Dr. Bailey frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer, Pelvic Abscess and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Bailey, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Bailey, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Hardin

    913 N Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY