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Dr. Dean Adams, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
4.4 (24)
Map Pin Small Plains, PA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Dean Adams, MD

Dr. Dean Adams, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Plains, PA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham and is affiliated with Wilkes - Barre General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Adams an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Adams works at Practice in Plains, PA with other offices in Wilkes Barre, PA, Shavertown, PA and Binghamton, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and CareFirst 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. Adams' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Surgical Specialists of Wyoming Valley PC
    200 S River St, Plains, PA 18705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 821-1100
  2. 2
    Wilkes-barre General Hospital
    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 552-8938
  3. 3
    Shavertown Walk-in Clinic
    176 N Main St, Shavertown, PA 18708 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 821-1100
  4. 4
    Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital Inc.
    169 Riverside Dr, Binghamton, NY 13905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 352-3550
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

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  • Wilkes - Barre General Hospital

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Lipomas
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Colon and Rectal Surgery
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Colostomy
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Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemicolectomy
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hernia Repair
Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy
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Port Placements or Replacements
Prolapse Repair
Rectal Surgery
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Restorative Proctocolectomy With Ileal-Anal J Pouch
Sigmoidoscopy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
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    4.4
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    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1700926078
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Creighton University
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Providence Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Transylvania University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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