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Dr. Avinash Bhakta, MD
General Surgery* Age 41
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Dr. Avinash Bhakta, MD

General Surgery* Age 41
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Avinash Bhakta, MD is a General Surgeon in Lexington, KY.
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Dr. Bhakta graduated from University of Nevada At Reno. Dr. Avinash Bhakta, MD is a General Surgeon in Lexington, KY and has 16 years experience. Dr. Bhakta currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with University of Kentucky Hospital. Dr. Bhakta has experience treating conditions like Anal and Rectal Cancer, Ileus, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Colorectal Cancer, Constipation and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Bhakta's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bhakta is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Wedge Resection Colon
Ileus
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Wedge Resection Colon
Ileus
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Wedge Resection Colon
Ileus
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Colectomy
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Intestinal Obstruction
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Anorectal Abscess
Proctectomy
Pelvic Abscess
Biliary Tract Cancer
Colostomy
Liver Cancer
Hysterectomy
Intestinal Prolapse
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Anoscopy
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Incisional Hernia
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Wound Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Ventral Hernia
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ascites
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Liver Biopsy
Spinal Nerve Block
Pleural Effusion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Lung Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Small Intestine Cancer
Biliary Atresia
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Meckel's Diverticulum
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystectomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Vaginectomy

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Kentucky Children's Hospital
    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 323-6346
  2. 2 Univ. of Kentucky
    740 S Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 257-8562

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Avinash Bhakta, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bhakta's profile.

Dr. Bhakta frequently treats the following conditions: Anal and Rectal Cancer, Ileus, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Colorectal Cancer, Constipation and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Avinash Bhakta, MD is affiliated with University of Kentucky Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Avinash Bhakta, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Nevada At Reno
    2010
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Kentucky Hospital

    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY

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