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Dr. Garnet Blatchford specializes in colorectal surgery (formerly proctology) in Omaha, Nebraska.
Dr. Garnet Blatchford has been compared 212 times. Details of Dr. Blatchford's 31 years experience as an MD, her hospital affiliation and education at University of Nebraska are available on your free doctor report.
Dr. Garnet Blatchford identified specializing in
Colorectal Surgery (formerly Proctology)Colorectal Surgery (formerly Proctology)
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area by medical and surgical means. The specialist also deals with organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary, and female reproductive system) involved in primary intestinal disease.
Colon and rectal surgeons have the expertise to diagnose and often manage anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids, fissures (painful tears in the anal lining), abscesses and fistulae (infections located around the anus and rectum) in the office setting. They also treat problems of the intestine and colon, and perform endoscopic procedures to evaluate and treat problems such as cancer, polyps (precancerous growths), and inflammatory conditions. No Sub Specialties..
She is certified in Colorectal Surgery (formerly Proctology).
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Dr. Blatchford attended medical school at University of Nebraska College of Medicine and graduated in 1983 having 31 years experience.
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