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We specialize in the management of rectal and colon cancer and other colorectal conditions

Our practice is one of the largest colorectal practices in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and it includes board-certified colorectal surgeons specializing in the management of rectal and colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and benign colorectal and anorectal disease. We offer comprehensive and compassionate care and strive to provide a welcoming and stress-free experience throughout your treatment with us.

The colon and rectal surgeons here specialize in minimally invasive techniques for surgical resection and support an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program that shortens hospital admission and total recovery time after surgery compared to traditional treatment. We also offer colonoscopy services for colon cancer prevention, screening and surveillance.

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360-degree care for colorectal cancer

Baylor Scott & White North Texas Colon and Rectal Associates and Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, have been selected by the American College of Surgeons and the Commission on Cancer to be one of only six pilot programs in the United States for the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer. We work closely with specialists in medical and radiation oncology to provide 360-degree care to patients with cancer. We also work closely with specialists in gastroenterology for the management of inflammatory bowel diseases: ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. We also offer comprehensive management of fecal incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. This multidisciplinary approach to care ensures that all aspects of the patient's experience are considered.

Insurances accepted

Baylor Scott & White has established agreements with several types of insurance to ensure your health needs are covered.

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    Choice POS II
    Aetna Signature Administrators
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    Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
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    Open Choice PPO
    Open Access Select
    Aetna Medicare Choice Plan (PPO)
    Aetna Medicare Freedom Preferred Plan (PPO)
    Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO)
    Aetna Medicare Choice II Plan (PPO)
    Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil
    Aetna Medicare Eagle II (PPO)
    Managed Choice
    STAR
    Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)
    Select
    Open Access Elect Choice
    Texas Preferred Plus II
    Health Network Option
    Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
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    Blue Advantage Plus - Silver
    TRS-ActiveCare Primary
    ParPlan
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    Blue Premier
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    Blue Essentials - HealthSelect of Texas
    CHIP
    STAR Kids
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    Blue Advantage - Gold
    Blue Essentials - Consumer Directed HealthSelect
    Blue Essentials Access
    Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Flex (PPO)
    Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Saver (HMO)
    Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Value (HMO)
    STAR
    Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO)
    Blue Choice - TRS-Care Standard
    Blue Choice - Texas A&M
    Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic (PPO)
    Blue Choice - City of Dallas
    Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO)
    Blue Choice - TRS-ActiveCare 2
    Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO)
    Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO)
    Blue Choice - HealthSelect of Texas - Out-of-State
    Blue Choice
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    Blue Advantage Plus - Gold
    Blue Advantage Plus - Bronze
    Blue Cross Group Medicare Advantage Open Access (PPO)
    Blue Choice - Consumer Directed HealthSelect - Out-of-State
    Blue Essentials - TRS-ActiveCare Primary
    Blue Choice - TRS-ActiveCare HD
    Blue Essentials - TRS-ActiveCare Primary+
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    Cigna Preferred Savings Medicare (HMO)
    Cigna+Oscar
    LocalPlus In-Network
    NFL Dedicated Hospital Network Program
    BSW Extended PPO
    Choice Fund
    Cigna Preferred Savings Medicare (PPO)
    Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
    Cigna True Choice Courage Medicare (PPO)
    Cigna HealthSpring
    Cigna Medicare Advantage
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    Curative
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    Employers Health Network
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    Preferred Network
    Accel Network
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    Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
    Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
    Humana Honor (PPO)
    HumanaChoice (PPO)
    HumanaChoice (Regional PPO)
    Humana Preferred
    ChoiceCare
    Humana USAA Honor with Rx (PPO)
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    Imagine Health Network
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    Emerald
    Onyx
    Pearl
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    STAR - HealthFirst
    CHIP
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    PHCS Primary PPO
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    Advantage Institutional Special Needs Plan (HMO POS I-SNP)
  • QuickTrip - (1)
    Employee Benefit Plan
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    STAR+PLUS
    Wellcare by Allwell Dual Liberty Nurture (HMO D-SNP)
    Wellcare No Premium Rx Plus Open (PPO)
    Wellcare by Allwell Complement Assist (HMO)
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    Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP)
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    Wellcare by Allwell Dual Access Harmony (HMO D-SNP)
    Wellcare by Allwell Patriot No Premium (HMO)
    Wellcare TexanPlus No Premium (HMO)
    Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP)
    Ambetter Core EPO - Silver
    Wellcare Specialty No Premium (HMO C-SNP)
    Ambetter Core EPO - Bronze
    Superior STAR+PLUS (MMP)
    Wellcare Giveback (HMO)
    Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP)
    Ambetter Core EPO - Gold
    Wellcare
    Wellcare by Allwell
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    Community Care Network
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    Options
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    Navigate
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    Select Plus
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    Erickson Advantage Signature with Drugs (HMO-POS
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    Nexus ACO - Open Access
    Erickson Advantage Freedom (HMO-POS)
    UnitedHealthcare Nursing Home Plan (PPO I-SNP)
    UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    All Savers
    Erickson Advantage Liberty with Drugs (HMO-POS)
    AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Plan 1 (HMO-POS)
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    University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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    AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)
    UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO CSNP)
    AARP Medicare Advantage Walgreens (PPO)
    UnitedHealthcare Medicare Silver (Regional PPO CSNP)
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    UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Ally (HMO POS CSNP)
    AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot (HMO-POS)
    UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Choice (Regional PPO DSNP)
    AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
    AARP Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)
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    BSW Extended PPO
    BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
    BSW Preferred PPO Network
    BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
  • DFW ConnectedCare - (1)
    American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
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Medical services

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Our colon and rectal surgeons specialize in minimally invasive techniques for surgical resection and support an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program that shortens hospital admission and total recovery time after surgery compared to traditional treatment.

Anorectal surgery

We offer the following procedures for anorectal conditions:

  • Anal reconstruction and SNS
  • Surgery for constipation
  • Procedures for prolapse
  • Hernia repair
Learn more about anorectal disorders

Colonoscopy

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cause of Cancer in the United States. The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer in the general population is approximately 5%; however, people with a personal or family history of colorectal cancer or a personal history of colon polyps are at increased risk of developing colon cancer.

We offer colonoscopy services for colon cancer prevention, screening and surveillance.

Learn more about colonoscopies

Conditions treated

  • Colon cancer
  • Rectal cancer
  • Colon and rectal polyps
  • Other tumors of the colon and rectum
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis)
  • Diverticulitis
  • Severe constipation
  • Incontinence (loss of bowel control)
  • Rectal prolapse
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Anal fistula
  • Anal fissure
  • Pilonidal cysts and abscesses

Rectal cancer surgery

We offer minimally invasive surgery—including robotic and laparoscopic surgery—for rectal cancer, as well as treatment options for patients with low anterior resection syndrome.

Pay bill

Baylor Scott & White Health is pleased to offer you multiple options to pay your bill. View our guide to understand your Baylor Scott & White billing statement.

We offer two online payment options:

Other payment options:

  • Pay by mail

    To ensure that your payment is correctly applied to your account, detach the slip from your Baylor Scott & White billing statement and return the slip with your payment. If paying by check or money order, include your account number on the check or money order.

    Please mail the payment to the address listed on your statement.

  • Pay by phone

    Payments to HTPN can be made over the phone with our automated phone payment system 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All payments made via the automated phone payment system will post the next business day. Please call 1.866.377.1650.

    If you need to speak to someone about a bill from a Baylor Scott & White Hospital, our Customer Service department is available to take payments over the phone from Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and can be reached at 1.800.994.0371.

  • Pay in person

    Payments can be made in person at the facility where you received services.

Financial assistance

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we want to be a resource for you and your family. Our team of customer service representatives and financial counselors are here to help you find financial solutions that can help cover your cost of care. We encourage you to speak to a team member before, during or after care is received.

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D Magazine Hall of Fame Honorees

Congratulations to Warren Lichliter, MD, for being included in D Magazine’s Hall of Fame list. This achievement recognizes that he has been nominated for 15+ years as a “Best Doctor.”