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Dr. Karl Riggle, MD

General Surgery*
4.1 (15)
Map Pin Small Hagerstown, MD
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Karl Riggle, MD

Dr. Karl Riggle, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Hagerstown, MD. They specialize in General Surgery, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Meritus Medical Center and Fulton County Medical Center. Dr. Riggle, completed a residency at Akron General Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Riggle an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Riggle works at Practice in Hagerstown, MD with other offices in Mc Connellsburg, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Riggle's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    1110 Professional Ct Ste 101, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (240) 513-4601
  2. 2
    Office
    11116 Medical Campus Rd Ste 101, Hagerstown, MD 21742 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 790-8000
  3. 3
    Fulton County Medical Center
    214 Peach Orchard Rd, Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 485-6110

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Meritus Medical Center
  • Fulton County Medical Center

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Treatment frequency



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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Incisional Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Orchiectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Trigger Point Injection
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, German
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    NPI Number
    • 1831114511
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Akron General Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Med College Va Hosps
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Riggle has seen patients for Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Riggle on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Riggle. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Riggle.

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