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  • 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

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.

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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
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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
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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
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  • Children's Hospital 23
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