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Dr. Don R Read MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

4/5(32)
7777 Forest Lane Suite A321 Dallas TX, 75230
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4/5

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Dr. Don Read is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Read specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Read often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1968

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 50 years of experience

Dr. Don R Read MD's Practice location

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7777 Forest Lane Suite A321 -
Dallas, TX 75230
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New patients: 972-661-3575
Fax: 972-239-9120

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Dr. Don R Read MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 32 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Turn left onto Forest Lane 1385 ft
Turn right onto North Central Expressway 157 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1066 ft
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