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Dr. Christopher Bruce, MD

Colorectal Surgery
4.7 (13)
Map Pin Small Newtown, PA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Bruce, MD

Dr. Christopher Bruce, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Newtown, PA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 34 years of experience. They graduated from UMDNJ-- New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with Doylestown Hospital. Dr. Bruce, completed a residency at Umdnj-University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Bruce an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Bruce works at Practice in Newtown, PA with other offices in Doylestown, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Obstruction along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bruce's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Via. Affiliates
    2189 2nd Street Pike Ste 200, Newtown, PA 18940 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 863-8287
  2. 2
    Doylestown Dialysis Center
    708 N Shady Retreat Rd Ste 5, Doylestown, PA 18901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 863-8287
  3. 3
    Doylestown Surgery Center LLC
    593 W State St Ste 300, Doylestown, PA 18901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 230-0600

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  • Doylestown Hospital

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    About Dr. Christopher Bruce, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1487743027
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Lahey Clinic
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Umdnj-University Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • UMDNJ-- New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Pennsylvania State University
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. Christopher Bruce, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bruce is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Bruce has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Bruce has seen patients for Intestinal Obstruction, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bruce on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Bruce. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bruce.

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