Dr. Michael J. Borkat M.D.
Surgeon
2119 Warm Springs Rd Columbus GA, 31904About
Dr. Michael Borkat is a general surgeon practicing in Columbus, GA. Dr. Borkat specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Borkat provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1994
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1994
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Varicose Veins
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Venous Insufficiency
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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Nearby Providers
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- Mr. Seaborn A Roddenbery MD2119 Warm Springs Road Columbus GA 31904
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- Dr. Juan Ayerdi MD1920 WARM SPRINGS RD COLUMBUS GA 31904
- Dr. Paul Thomas Cartwright MD2737 WARM SPRINGS RD COLUMBUS GA 31904