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Dr. Paul Claiborne, MD

General Surgery*
4.6 (9)
Map Pin Small Waco, TX
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Paul Claiborne, MD

Dr. Paul Claiborne, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Waco, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 12 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry and is affiliated with Ascension Providence. Dr. Claiborne, completed a residency at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Claiborne an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Claiborne works at Waco Surgical Group in Waco, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Obstruction, Gallstones and Ileus 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. Claiborne's Office Locations

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    Waco Surgical Group
    6600 Fish Pond Rd Ste 101, Waco, TX 76710 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 776-3188

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  • Ascension Providence

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Intestinal Obstruction
Gallstones
Ileus
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Small Intestine Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Appendectomy
Atherectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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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 Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Paul Claiborne, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1205192994
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Paul Claiborne, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Claiborne is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Claiborne works at Waco Surgical Group in Waco, TX. View the full address on Dr. Claiborne’s profile.

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

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Claiborne. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Claiborne.

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