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Dr. Philip Gafford, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Philip Gafford, MD
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Dr. Philip Gafford, MD is a General Surgeon in Lima, OH.
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Dr. Philip Gafford, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Lima, OH
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Philip Gafford, MD is a General Surgeon in Lima, OH.

About

Dr. Gafford graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Philip Gafford, MD is a General Surgeon in Lima, OH and has 19 years experience. Dr. Gafford currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos and Faith Community Hospital. At present, Dr. Gafford received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Gafford's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gafford is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Small Intestine Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
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
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Breast Tumor
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
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Open Access Plus
  • Blue Choice PPO
  • Blue Choice Preferred Care PPO
  • Alliance EPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Preferred Care Blue PPO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Advantage HMO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
  • BestChoice PPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Preferred PPO
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Preferred Options-MO PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Lima Memorial Health System
    1003 Bellefontaine Ave Ste 125, Lima, OH 45804
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 998-8207
  2. 2 Faith Community Hospital
    215 Chisholm Trl, Jacksboro, TX 76458
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (432) 214-6441
  3. 3 Baylor Scott & White Center For Hernia Surgery-McKinney
    5236 W University Dr Ste 2000, McKinney, TX 75071
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (469) 800-5460
  4. 4 Lima Memorial Health System
    1001 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima, OH 45804
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 998-8207

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3.7
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Philip Gafford, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos and Faith Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Philip Gafford, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos

    1301 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX

  • Faith Community Hospital

    215 Chisholm Trl, Jacksboro, TX