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Dr. Alan Weldon Hackford MD, Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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Dr. Alan Weldon Hackford MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

5/5(15)
11 Nevins St Suite 201 Brighton MA, 02135
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Alan Hackford is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Brighton, MA. Dr. Hackford specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Hackford 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 Ct Sch Of Med 1977

University of Connecticut School of Medicine 1977

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 40 years of experience

Awards

  •  2010-2012 Top Doctors in Boston in Colon and Rectal Surgery 
  •  2010 Top Doctors in America 
  •  2011-2012 Top Doctors in America, US news and World Report 
  •  2012 St. Elizabeth's Med Ctr. dept. of Surgery Halsted Teaching Award 

Treatments

  • Continence, Incontinence, Inflammatory Bowel Disease And More
  • Constipation
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Fellowships

  • Tufts-New England Medical Center   
  • New England Medical Center, Research Fellow    1982
  • Lahey Clinic Foundation, Fellow:Colon/Rectal Surgery    1983

Dr. Alan Weldon Hackford MD's Practice location

Practice At 11 Nevins St Suite 201

11 Nevins St Suite 201 -
Brighton, MA 02135
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New patients: 617-789-2442
Fax: 617-789-4207

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ST ELIZABETH'S MEDICAL CENTERl

736 CAMBRIDGE STREET BRIGHTON MA 2135

Head east on Warren Street 137 ft
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FRANCISCAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & REHAB CENTERl

30 WARREN STREET BRIGHTON MA 2135

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330 MOUNT AUBURN STREET CAMBRIDGE MA 2138

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