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Dr. William Taylor, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Dr. William Taylor, MD
4.1 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. William Taylor, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbus, GA.
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Dr. William Taylor, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. William Taylor, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbus, GA.

About

Dr. Taylor graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1996 and completed a residency at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.Dr. William Taylor, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbus, GA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Taylor currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. Dr. Taylor has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Small Intestine Cancer and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Taylor received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Taylor's office accepts new patients. Dr. Taylor is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colorectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colorectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Disorders
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrectomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Sphincterotomy
Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Humana Employers Health Plan of Georgia
  • Superior Health Plan
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • BlueChoice-GA POS
  • Cigna
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 George P. Tkalych M.D. P.C.
    1900 10th Ave Ste 201, Columbus, GA 31901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 984-7400

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4.1
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Aug 25, 2021
Dr. Taylor is fantastic. He saved my sisters life from a bowel perforation. Our family will forever be grateful for this man. He answered every question thoroughly and was so kind to my sister.
— Aug 25, 2021
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo School Med
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Taylor, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Taylor's profile.

Dr. Taylor frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer, Small Intestine Cancer and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Taylor, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare.

Yes, Dr. William Taylor, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

    710 Center St, Columbus, GA

  • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA