Regional Surgical Specialists (RSS), an affiliate of Mission Health, is pleased to announce the addition of Colin P. Bird, MD. Dr. Bird will be seeing patientsat the RSS location and performing procedures on the Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Center campuses. He joins RSS and Mission Health from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston where he completed his Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship.
“We are thankful to have Dr. Bird join the team of exceptional surgeons at RSS,” said
Trent Ibbotson, Vice President,
Surgical Services. “He will
be a
valuable asset to the community, helping to bring emphasis and expertise
in treating both surgical and medical
problems
associated with colon and rectal diseases.”
Dr. Bird earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Cnter School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill. He is also a former recipient of the Senior ABSITE Performance Award. Dr. Bird takes pride in knowing that his patients receive both compassion and communication. Some of his hobbies include running, playing golf and other outdoor activities.
“I
am
honored to be joining the excellent providers and physicians at RSS,” said Dr. Bird. “I am committed to continually providing patients
with the highest quality surgical
care, along with
explaining things
both in detail and with clarity. Patients
deserve equal attention to detail both
inside and outside of the operating room. Most
importantly,
if a patient allows me the
privilege of participating in their healthcare, they deserve the same concern
and
care that would be given to my own family members.”
RSS, founded in 1981, is continually dedicated to providing the best
possible patient
care to the people of western North
Carolina. Dr. Bird joins
the
following board
certified surgeons: Paul Ahearne, MD, W. Alan Bradshaw, MD, Pierre DeMatos, MD, Ted Humble, MD, Katy
Irani, MD, Chris Edwards, MD, and
Peeter Soosaar, MD. The surgeons at RSS and their staff
strive to provide
patients with the latest in medical
technology
and practices in the warmest and most comfortable environment
possible.
RSS is located at 14 Medical Park
Drive in Asheville. To schedule
an appointment with Dr. Bird or
any other
surgeon at RSS, call 828-252-3366.
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