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Dr. Linda Farkas, MD

Colorectal Surgery
3.4 (23)
Map Pin Small Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Linda Farkas, MD

Dr. Linda Farkas, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago/Stritch School Of Medicine and is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, UC Davis Medical Center and Augusta University Medical Center. Dr. Farkas, completed a residency at Cook Co Hospital University Ill College Med. Patients rated Dr. Farkas an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Farkas works at AU Medical Center in Augusta, GA with other offices in Evans, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain 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. Farkas' Office Locations

  1. 1
    AU Medical Center
    1120 15th St # 8412, Augusta, GA 30912 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-8623
  2. 2
    Georgia Cancer Center Downtown Augusta
    818 Saint Sebastian Way Ste 400, Augusta, GA 30901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 722-4245
  3. 3
    Surgery Center of Columbia County
    4300 University Pkwy, Evans, GA 30809 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 854-3000

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  • William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
  • UC Davis Medical Center
  • Augusta University Medical Center

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    About Dr. Linda Farkas, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese
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    NPI Number
    • 1558334730
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cook Co Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Cook Co Hospital University Ill College Med
    Residency
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    • U Ill Coll Med|U Ill Coll Med|U Ill Coll Med|University Ill College Med|University Ill College Med|University Ill College Med
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    Medical Education
    • Loyola University Of Chicago/Stritch School Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Farkas has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Farkas has seen patients for Anal or Rectal Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Farkas on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Farkas speaks Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese.

    23 patients have reviewed Dr. Farkas. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Farkas.

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