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Dr. Marc Rickford, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
4.7 (9)
Map Pin Small Bowie, MD
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Marc Rickford, MD

Dr. Marc Rickford, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Bowie, MD. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Howard University College of Medicine and is affiliated with University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. Dr. Rickford, completed a residency at Howard University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Rickford an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Rickford works at UM Capital Region Medical Group in Bowie, MD with other offices in Oxon Hill, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity 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.

Dr. Rickford's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University of Maryland Pediatrics At Bowie
    14999 Health Center Dr Ste 108, Bowie, MD 20716 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 618-2273
  2. 2
    UM Capital Region Medical Group
    251 National Harbor Blvd Fl 5, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 618-2273

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Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer

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Gastric Banding
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Head and Neck Surgery
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Hemicolectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Port Removal
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
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Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Choice Care (Humana)
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Health Net
    • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Humana
    • MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico
    • Medicaid
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • Vista Health Plan

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7
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    About Dr. Marc Rickford, MD

    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1851318885
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Providence Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Howard University Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Howard University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center

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    Dr. Marc Rickford, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rickford is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Rickford has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

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

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Rickford. 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. Rickford.

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