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Dr. Richard Pitsch Jr, MD

General Surgery
3.7 (12)
Map Pin Small Lincoln, NE
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Pitsch Jr, MD

Dr. Richard Pitsch Jr, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Lincoln, NE. They specialize in General Surgery, has 47 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY and is affiliated with CHI Health St. Elizabeth, Bryan East Campus and Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Pitsch Jr an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Pitsch Jr works at Practice in Lincoln, NE. They are accepting new patients and accept 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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    Bryan Medical Center
    1600 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 483-7825

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  • CHI Health St. Elizabeth
  • Bryan East Campus
  • Memorial Hospital

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    About Dr. Richard Pitsch Jr, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 47 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1205860871
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY
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    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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