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Dr. Sanford Hawkins-Rivers, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Dunn, NC
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Sanford Hawkins-Rivers, MD

Dr. Sanford Hawkins-Rivers, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Dunn, NC. They specialize in General Surgery, has 25 years of experience. They graduated from MICHIGAN STATE University and is affiliated with Betsy Johnson Hospital and Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Hawkins-Rivers an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Hawkins-Rivers works at Practice in Dunn, NC. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Hawkins-Rivers' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Cape Fear Valley-harnett Surgical Associates
    803 Tilghman Dr Ste 200, Dunn, NC 28334 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 892-1550
  2. 2
    Harnett Health System
    800 Tilghman Dr, Dunn, NC 28334 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 892-7161

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  • Betsy Johnson Hospital
  • Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1194749648
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • MICHIGAN STATE University
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    Dr. Hawkins-Rivers works at Practice in Dunn, NC. View the full address on Dr. Hawkins-Rivers’s profile.

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