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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Rama Jager identified specializing in General SurgeryGeneral Surgery
A surgeon manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body. The surgeon established the diagnosis and provides the preoperative, operative, and postoperative care to surgical patients and is usually responsible for the comprehensive management of the trauma victim and the critically ill surgical patient. The surgeon uses a variety of diagnostic techniques, including endoscopy, for observing internal structures, and may use specialized instruments during operative procedures. A general surgeon is expected to be familiar with the salient features of other surgical specialties in order to recognize problems in those areas and to know when to refer a patient to another specialist. and 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.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Colorectal Surgery (formerly Proctology).

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Rama Jager accepts the following plan for Anthem at 7430 N Shadeland Ave:

• Anthem-Indiana

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Jager is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Indiana Heart Hospital, The
8075 N Shadeland Ave
Indianapolis, IN

Education

Dr. Jager attended medical school at NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada Andhra Medical College and graduated in 1967 having 45 years experience. Additional Colorectal Surgery (formerly Proctology) training was conducted at University of Texas Medical School At Houston. Additional General Surgery training was conducted at Fairview University Medical Center.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Rama Jager MD as:

• Rama M Jager
• R Jager

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