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Dr. William Taylor, MD

General Surgery
4.1 (16)
Map Pin Small Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. William Taylor, MD

Dr. William Taylor, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Columbus, GA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School and is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown and St. Francis - Emory Healthcare. Dr. Taylor, completed a residency at Mayo Medical School. Patients rated Dr. Taylor an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Taylor works at Columbus Surgical Specialists, LLC in Columbus, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Incisional Hernia 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. Taylor's Office Locations

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    Columbus Surgical Specialists, LLC
    1900 10th Ave Ste 201, Columbus, GA 31901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 984-7400

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  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
  • St. Francis - Emory Healthcare

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Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair Chevron Icon
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage) Chevron Icon
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Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
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Destruction of Anal Tumor Chevron Icon
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn Chevron Icon
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer Chevron Icon
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Gastrectomy Chevron Icon
Gastroenterology Procedures Chevron Icon
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Hernia Repair Chevron Icon
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Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft) Chevron Icon
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal Chevron Icon
Sphincterotomy Chevron Icon
Thoracentesis Chevron Icon
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Tracheal Surgery Chevron Icon
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    About Dr. William Taylor, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1659446326
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo School Med
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Mayo Medical School
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Minnesota Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Taylor works at Columbus Surgical Specialists, LLC in Columbus, GA. View the full address on Dr. Taylor’s profile.

    Dr. Taylor has seen patients for Colorectal Cancer, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Incisional Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Taylor on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Taylor. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Taylor.

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