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Summary

  • Dr. Richard Alia, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina. He is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital.

Education & Training

  • St Luke's University Hospital/Sacred Heart
    St Luke's University Hospital/Sacred HeartResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 1978 - 1979
  • Geisinger Health System
    Geisinger Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1975 - 1977
  • Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie
    Robert Packer Hospital/GuthrieResidency, Surgery, 1974 - 1975
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1973 - 1973
  • Robert Packer Hospital
    Robert Packer HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1970 - 1971
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1972 - 2025
  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

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