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Brian Joseph Billings, MD

General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.7
Based on 145 ratings
Meet the Provider
Brian Joseph Billings, MD

About Brian Joseph Billings, MD

Dr. Billings earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed residency and fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at Mayo Medical School. Dr. Billings is board-certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Billings provides general surgery services including: minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) surgery for colorectal cancer and benign conditions; treatment for fecal incontinence, anal fissures, hemorrhoids and fistulas; and surgical treatment of Crohn's disease, diverticulitis and ulcerative colitis.

With expert training and specialization, Dr. Billings is the only provider in Eastern Virginia to offer robotic colorectal surgery. Outside of the office, he takes advantage of the variety of landscapes in the area and enjoys camping, fishing and boating.

Education

Medical: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Fellowship: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education

Board Certifications

American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Locations

Riverside Surgical Specialists Newport News

109 Philip Roth Street, Newport News, VA 23606

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Phone

(757) 873-6434

Ratings & Reviews

Riverside Health is committed to exceptional quality, safety and service. All ratings and comments are obtained from patient survey data collected and verified by Press Ganey, an independent organization focused on improving patient experience. Star ratings are displayed for those physicians who participate in Riverside’s patient experience survey program through Press Ganey and have received a minimum of 30 surveys responses.

Overall Satisfaction
4.7
Based on 145 ratings
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June 25, 2026
Brilliant, personable Dr. Billings was gentle, respectful, informative, and answered all my questions thoroughly.
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June 21, 2026
He explained my condition in a way that I fully understood and I appreciated that.
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June 20, 2026
Dr Billings and his nurse [..] were excellent listening to my concerns.
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June 12, 2026
I was very impressed with Dr. Billings. He explained everything to me and was very understanding. I liked the fact that he introduced the intern to me and asked if it was okay for him to remain.
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June 11, 2026
Dr. Billings is a compassionate, straightforward doctor who answered all my questions. I never felt rushed. He has a great bedside manner!
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June 06, 2026
Went in expecting the worse and was told that there were other option that had real good rates of success and we discussed those options
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June 01, 2026
Dr. Billings was great... Talking with him about the procedure and other non-medical items was a delight.
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May 13, 2026
Dr. Billings was very concerned about having a complete and clear picture of my condition before establishing a set course of action
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May 08, 2026
Good
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May 07, 2026
Very satisfied
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May 02, 2026
My questions were thoroughly and clearly answered.
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April 23, 2026
Dr. Travis is very patient, good listener, knowledgeable, Professional and treat people very sweet.
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April 19, 2026
Dr Billings was very personable and friendly. It was clear he had reviewed my medical records before I had arrived. He was calm and clear about what needed to be done, Explained the procedure and was sure there were no questions left to answer.
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April 17, 2026
Very professional asked questions about my concerns and talked to me about things I should do to help my situation.
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April 01, 2026
Explanation of Findings very thorough and the plan of treatment
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March 25, 2026
The best!
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March 04, 2026
Dr Billings was very kind and informative. Even though I have to wait 2 more months for the surgery, he helped me understand why it is needed. To have the best outcome
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February 25, 2026
Great service
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February 21, 2026
Dr Billings is fabulous and so is the staff. Highly recommend
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February 18, 2026
Good
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