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Dr. Assar A. Rather, MD, FACS, FASCRS

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • Bayhealth General & Colorectal Surgery 724 S. New St., Dover, DE 19904
  • (302) 674-4070

Brief Intro

Assar Rather, MD specializes in colorectal and general surgery. Growing up in a family of doctors, Dr. Rather felt it was his life’s calling to enter the medical field. Years of practicing surgery has helped him develop a holistic approach for treating patients. As a colorectal surgeon, Dr. Rather specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of conditions that affect the lower digestive tract. He helps patients take preventative measures with a number of screening and diagnostic tests, including ultrasounds and colonoscopies. Dr. Rather views patients as more than signs and symptoms. He believes in the importance of a good professional and interpersonal relationship in order to establish and maintain trust. Dr. Rather partakes in community awareness programs on colorectal cancer and participates in Relay for Life.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Agartala Government Medical College

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 724 S. New St., Dover, DE 19904
  • Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Colorectal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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

  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Medicare
  • Tricare
  • AmeriHealth
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MagnaCare
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware
  • Humana
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • EmblemHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • US Family Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Integra
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