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Dr. Christopher Bruce, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
4.7 (14)
Map Pin Small Doylestown, PA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Bruce, MD

Dr. Christopher Bruce, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Doylestown, PA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Rutgers 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 Doylestown, PA with other offices in Newtown, 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

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    Doylestown Dialysis Center
    708 N Shady Retreat Rd Ste 5, Doylestown, PA 18901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 863-8287
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    3g Physical Therapy
    2189 2nd Street Pike, Newtown, PA 18940 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 863-8864
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    Doylestown Health Rehabilitation Medicine
    2189 2nd Street Pike Ste 200, Newtown, PA 18940 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 345-6050

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  • Doylestown Hospital

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Colectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Colorectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Gallbladder Diseases
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Biliary Drainage
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
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    About Dr. Christopher Bruce, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 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
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Pennsylvania State University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    Board Certifications
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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.

    14 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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