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Dr. Russell Degges, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Russell Degges, MD
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Dr. Russell Degges, MD is a General Surgeon in Jonesboro, AR.
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Dr. Russell Degges, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Jonesboro, AR
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Russell Degges, MD is a General Surgeon in Jonesboro, AR.

About

Dr. Degges graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine.Dr. Russell Degges, MD is a General Surgeon in Jonesboro, AR and has 41 years experience. Dr. Degges currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital. Dr. Degges has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis and Colorectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Degges received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Degges' office accepts new patients. Dr. Degges is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
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 Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
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 Tumor Ablation, Liver
Orchiectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Humana
  • Assurant Health
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicaid
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Aetna
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Nea Baptist Clinic Anesthesia
    4802 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (870) 936-8000
  2. 2 Baptist Memorial Hospital-Jonesboro Inc
    4800 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (870) 936-1000
    Monday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Sunday
    07:00 - 16:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Degges
3.5
Based on 10 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Jan 28, 2020
I had a bowel perforation in 2014 and Dr Degges saved my life. Great bedside manner.
Beth Cupp — Jan 28, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1988
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Degges frequently treats the following conditions: Appendicitis and Colorectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Russell Degges, MD is affiliated with Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Russell Degges, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital

    4800 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR