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Dr. Paul Ahearne, MD

General Surgery*
4.2 (33)
Map Pin Small Asheville, NC
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Paul Ahearne, MD

Dr. Paul Ahearne, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Asheville, NC. They specialize in General Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Mission Hospital and Novant Health Surgical Partners - Biltmore. Patients rated Dr. Ahearne an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Ahearne works at Novant Health Surgical Partners - Biltmore in Asheville, NC. 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.

Dr. Ahearne's Office Locations

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    Novant Health Surgical Partners - Biltmore
    80 Peachtree Rd Ste 210, Asheville, NC 28803 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 407-1259

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Heart Surgery
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
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Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    4.2
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    About Dr. Paul Ahearne, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1699784744
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Tex MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Duke University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Duke University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Mission Hospital
    • Novant Health Surgical Partners - Biltmore

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    Dr. Ahearne works at Novant Health Surgical Partners - Biltmore in Asheville, NC. View the full address on Dr. Ahearne’s profile.

    33 patients have reviewed Dr. Ahearne. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ahearne.

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