- Colon Surgeons & Rectal Surgeons
- SC
- Charleston, SC
- Dr. Jorge Lagares-Garcia, MD
Dr. Jorge Lagares-Garcia, MD
Colorectal Surgery•Male•Age 53
Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Jorge Lagares-Garcia, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Charleston, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Barcelona medical school in 1992. He is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, winner of the Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award. He is also affiliated with Mount Pleasant Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Charleston Office
125 Doughty St Ste 280 Charleston, SC 29403 ()Make an Appointment
(843) 958-1281Telehealth available
Accepting new patients
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- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Lagares-Garcia's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Lagares-Garcia treats Anal Fistula more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Lagares-Garcia treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Lagares-Garcia treats Intestinal Abscess more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Lagares-Garcia treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Lagares-Garcia treats Colorectal Cancer more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Lagares-Garcia treats this condition more than 99% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Distal Colorectal Cancer
- Familial Colorectal Cancer
- Hamartomatous Colorectal Cancer
- MSI-H Colorectal Cancer
- MSI-L Colorectal Cancer
- MSS Colorectal Cancer
- Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer, Familial
- Rectal Cancer
- Sporadic Colorectal Cancer
Dr. Lagares-Garcia's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominoplasty
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistula
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anorectal Abscess
- Anoscopy
- Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Appendicitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biliary Atresia
- Bladder Surgery
- Bone Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Colectomy
- Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer
- Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst Incision and Drainage
- Destruction of Anal Tumor
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Cancer
- Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Robotic Assistance
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gallstones
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
- Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrotomy
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Ileus
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Ischemic Colitis
- Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary With Robotic Assistance
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Fluke
- Lung Cancer
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Megacolon
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Osteosarcoma
- Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pelvic Abscess
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleura Cancer
- Pleural Effusion
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
- Proctosigmoidopexy With Robotic Assistance
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy
- Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
- Repair of Rectocele With Robotic Assistance
- Rib Fracture
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Secondary Malignancies
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Sphincterotomy
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodule
- Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Ventral Hernia
- Vulvar Cancer
- Wound Repair
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- Choice Plus POS II
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- National (BlueCard) PPO
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- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
Dr. Lagares-Garcia's Reviews
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4.1
Based on 51 ratings
5 Stars | 74.50980392156863% | (38) |
4 Stars | 3.9215686274509802% | (2) |
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1 Star | 21.568627450980394% | (11) |
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Colorectal Surgery
Board Certifications
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- General Surgery
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Jorge Lagares-Garcia, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Lagares-Garcia has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
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What are Dr. Jorge Lagares-Garcia, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Lagares-Garcia frequently treats Anal Fistula, Intestinal Abscess, and Colorectal Cancer. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Lagares-Garcia treats.
Where is Dr. Jorge Lagares-Garcia, MD's office located?
Dr. Lagares-Garcia's office is located at 125 Doughty St Ste 280, Charleston, SC 29403. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Jorge Lagares-Garcia, MD speak?
Dr. Lagares-Garcia speaks Spanish and English. View profile to see all.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.80% Patients that would definitely recommend, 10% higher than the national average
25 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
82% Patients that would definitely recommend, 12% higher than the national average
5 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2021)
83% Patients that would definitely recommend, 13% higher than the national average
13 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
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