Directory of top General Surgeons in Lehigh Acres, Florida, USA
Taxonomy Code 208600000X
The directory of General Surgeons in Lehigh Acres, Florida was last updated 6/30/2024
Douglas Edward Scott3734 SOUTH AVE STE A, SPRINGFIELD, MO Telephone Number: (417)-862-2633 Sports Chiropractor |
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Abigail Emery3021 E SUNSHINE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO Telephone Number: (417)-887-8075 Sports Chiropractor |
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General Surgeons
Taxonomy Code 208600000X
Classification: Surgery
Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Notes
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Surgery, 2007.
http://www.absurgery.org/.
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Surgery.
Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.
