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Dr. Richard Dee Alford, MD

Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Chi Saint Joseph Health General And Bariatric Surgery 2700 E 29th St Ste 105, Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 776-5631

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Richard Alford is board certified in general surgery with continuing advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. He completed medical school at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He is an experienced bariatric surgeon who performs laparoscopic gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding and vertical sleeve gastrectomy as well as revisions. Dr. Alford is a Fellow of the American College of Surgery and a Member of the American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery with the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, and has previously served as Chief of Medical Staff at St. Joseph Regional Health Center. Dr. Alford has been happily married to his lovely wife Tracy since 1981, and together they have three children. In his spare time, Dr. Alford enjoys running marathons, recreational sports and experiencing nature with his family.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

U S Department Of Veterans Affairs

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston - 1984

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

CHI St Joseph Health Medical Group
2700 E 29th St Ste 105, Bryan, TX 77802
Mon:8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Vascular Surgery
Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Abdominal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ventral Hernia

Procedures Performed

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Pilonidal Cyst Surgery
Sigmoidoscopy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Wound Care
Breast Biopsy
Hernia Repair
Mastectomy
Destruction of Lesions on the Anus
Bariatric Surgery
Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Varicose Vein Procedures
Small Bowel Resection
Destruction of Lesions on the Anus
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Hemorrhoid Procedures
Bunion Surgery
Skin Surgery
Oophorectomy
Hernia Repair
Colonoscopy
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoid Procedures
Gallbladder Removal
Small Bowel Resection
Skin Tags Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Thromboendarterectomy of the Peripheral Arteries
Spleen Surgey
Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Breast Reconstruction
Bariatric Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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

Medica
Community Health Choice
Wellcare
AmeriGroup
UnitedHealthcare
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
Golden Rule
Aetna
Humana
Cigna
Medicaid
Medicare
Triwest Healthcare Alliance
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cancer 66
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
Orthopedics 124
Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
Children's Hospital 23
Urology 117
Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 50
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60