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Dr. Richard Alford, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Richard Alford, MD
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Dr. Richard Alford, MD is a General Surgeon in Bryan, TX.
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Dr. Richard Alford, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Bryan, TX
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40 years of experience
Dr. Richard Alford, MD is a General Surgeon in Bryan, TX.

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Dr. Alford graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1984 and completed a residency at Phoenix Integrated Surgery Res Program.Dr. Richard Alford, MD is a General Surgeon in Bryan, TX and has 40 years experience. Dr. Alford currently practices at St. Joseph Health Trauma and are affiliated with St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital-Bryan, TX. Dr. Alford has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Ileus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alford received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Alford's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Alford is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Ileus
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Intestinal Obstruction
Ileus
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Intestinal Obstruction
Ileus
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Constipation
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Colostomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
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
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diabetes
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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
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Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obesity
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteomyelitis
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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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
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
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)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Stomach

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Locations

  1. 1 St. Joseph Health Trauma
    2700 E 29th St Ste 305-1, Bryan, TX 77802
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (979) 690-4825
  2. 2 Gvsa Medical Professionals PLLC
    2700 E 29th St Ste 105, Bryan, TX 77802
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (979) 776-5631
  3. 3 Office
    2700 E 29th St Ste 305, Bryan, TX 77802
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (979) 315-8122
  4. 4 Office
    2800 S Texas Ave Ste 202, Bryan, TX 77802
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (979) 776-5631
  5. 5 CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Center
    2801 Franciscan Dr, Bryan, TX 77802
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (979) 776-3777
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alford
2.8
Based on 13 Reviews
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1 Star (7)

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May 18, 2018
Excellent doctor and surgeon who listens to concerns. He removed a malignant mass and put in a mediport. Follow up care was wonderful and office and nursing staff are excelllent too!!!
— May 18, 2018
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Phoenix Integrated Surg Res Prgm
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Phoenix Integrated Surgery Res Program
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • American College Of Surgeons
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Alford, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alford's profile.

Dr. Alford frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction and Ileus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Alford, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital-Bryan, TX.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital-Bryan, TX

    2801 Franciscan Dr, Bryan, TX