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Dr. Clay Harper III, MD

General Surgery*
3.6 (7)
Map Pin Small Opelika, AL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Clay Harper III, MD

Dr. Clay Harper III, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Opelika, AL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and is affiliated with Eamc Lanier and East Alabama Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Harper III an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Harper III works at Surgical Clinic PC in Opelika, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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. Harper III's Office Locations

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    Surgical Clinic PC
    121 N 20th St Ste 3A, Opelika, AL 36801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 745-6271

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  • Eamc Lanier
  • East Alabama Medical Center

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stroke
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Thyroid Cancer
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1184654592
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Carraway Medthodist Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Auburn University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Clay Harper III, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Harper III is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Harper III works at Surgical Clinic PC in Opelika, AL. View the full address on Dr. Harper III’s profile.

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

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Harper III. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Harper III.

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