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Dr. Brendan Burke Murphy, MD

Surgery, Colorectal Surgery
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Lowcountry Colorectal Surgery 1240 Hospital Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-2247

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Brendan Murphy is double board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He graduated from Rice University with honors with a degree in Biochemistry. He attended medical school at the University of South Florida, graduating with honors in 1997. Subsequently, he completed general surgery training in Seattle, Washington, as chief resident in 2002. Dr. Murphy practiced for several years in the Seattle area as a Board Certified General Surgeon. He then completed fellowship training in Colon and Rectal Surgery in 2006 with advanced training in Laparoscopic Surgery. His practice covers the full range of colon and rectal problems, with a particular interest in laparoscopic surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and a member of the AOA medical honors society.Our team specializes in general and advanced minimally-invasive procedures to treat a variety of serious conditions. The vast majority of major operations can be performed laparoscopically or with robotically assisted techniques. Minimally-invasive techniques mean less pain, shorter recovery time, and fewer problems after an operation. We also provide specialty treatment for Pilonidal disease including the Bascom Cleft Lift Procedure.What we treat:Abscess, Fistula, and FistulaBowel IncontinenceColonoscopyColorectal CancerConstipationCrohn’s DiseaseDiverticular DiseaseGenetics and Colorectal CancerHemorrhoidsIrritable Bowel SyndromePelvic Floor DysfunctionPilonidal Disease (Bascom Cleft Lift as well as other flaps and procedures)Polyps of the Colon and RectumPruritusRectal ProlapseRectoceleUlcerative Colitis

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine - 1997

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Lowcountry Colorectal Surgery
1240 Hospital Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Mon:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri:Closed
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Colorectal Surgery
Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Anal or Rectal Abscess
Benign Polyps of the Colon
Constipation
Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoids
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Pilonidal Disease
Bowel Function
Anal Fistulas
Colon Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Precancerous Polyps
Pelvic floor disorders
Rectocele or dropped vagina
Abscess
Diverticulosis

Procedures Performed

Pilonidal Cyst Surgery
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Appendectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy
Small Bowel Endoscopy
Laparoscopic Rectal Resection
Colon Cancer Screening
Diverticulitis Surgery
Bowel Conserving Surgery for Crohn's Disease
Colonoscopy
Rectal prolapse surgery
Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery
Robotic Colorectal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Dean Health Plan
Cigna
Tricare
Select Health of South Carolina
Aetna
Meritain Health
UnitedHealthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Medicare
Medicaid
Molina Healthcare
Humana
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CHAMPVA
UnitedHealthOne
Optum Health
Mutual of Omaha

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