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Dr. Richard Boorse, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Richard Boorse, MD
4.0 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Boorse, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Allentown, PA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Boorse, MD is a General Surgeon in Allentown, PA.

About

Dr. Boorse graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine and completed a residency at Allentown Affil Hosps. Dr. Richard Boorse, MD is a General Surgeon in Allentown, PA. Dr. Boorse currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Dr. Boorse has experience treating conditions like Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Boorse received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Boorse's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Boorse is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ventral Hernia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastroenterostomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
    Premium Network Plans PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Select
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Aetna HMO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
  • Regional Preferred POS Plus
    Personal Choice PPO
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Keystone Health Plan Central HMO
    Capital Blue Cross
    Wellspan Health PPO
    Capital Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue High Performance Network
    Community Blue PPO
    PPOBlue PPO
    BCBS PPO
    Performance Blue
  • Choice Plus POS
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
    Passage HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Keystone HMO-POS
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • UPMC PPO
  • GHI CBP

Locations

  1. 1 LVPG Hematology Oncology
    1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 308, Allentown, PA 18103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 402-1350
  2. 2 Lehigh Valley Hospital Respiratory
    1627 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102
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Patient Satisfaction

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4.0
Based on 21 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (5)

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Aug 26, 2022
Always kind and concerned about what I’m asking or telling him!!!!
Helen Bergey — Aug 26, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Allentown Affil Hosps
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Allentown Affil Hosps
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Boorse, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Boorse's profile.

Dr. Richard Boorse, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.

Yes, Dr. Richard Boorse, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA