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Dr. Matthew Linger, MD
General Surgery*
Dr. Matthew Linger, MD

Offers telehealth
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Dr. Matthew Linger, MD is a General Surgeon in Alexandria, LA.
Dr. Matthew Linger, MD

Dr. Matthew Linger, MD

General Surgery*
Alexandria, LA
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Matthew Linger, MD is a General Surgeon in Alexandria, LA.
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About Dr. Matthew Linger, MD

Dr. Linger graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2013 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Matthew Linger, MD is a General Surgeon in Alexandria, LA and has 13 years experience. Dr. Linger currently practices at Rapides Surgical Specialists - Suite 3F and is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center. Dr. Linger has experience treating conditions like Rib Fracture, Ileus and Pelvic Abscess among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Linger's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Linger is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rib Fracture
Ileus
Gastrotomy
Rib Fracture
Ileus
Gastrotomy
Rib Fracture
Ileus
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Gastrotomy
Pelvic Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Wedge Resection Colon
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Wound Repair
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Thoracentesis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ventral Hernia
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Colorectal Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Constipation
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Visceroptosis
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystorrhaphy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Hysterectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenorrhaphy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Urinary Bladder Reconstruction
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Stomach

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Plus
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card
    Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative
  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Cigna
    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0

Where Dr. Matthew Linger, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Rapides Surgical Specialists - Suite 3F
    201 4th St Ste 3F, Alexandria, LA 71301
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FAQs About Dr. Linger's Practice

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

Dr. Linger frequently treats the following conditions: Rib Fracture, Ileus and Pelvic Abscess. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Linger, MD is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Linger, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    2013
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Matthew Linger, MD Practices

  • Rapides Regional Medical Center

    211 4th St, Alexandria, LA

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