Dr. Jonathan Hunter Jaffin M.D.
Surgeon
504 Scott St Frederick MD, 21702About
Dr. Jonathan Jaffin is a general surgeon practicing in Frederick, MD. Dr. Jaffin specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Jaffin provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1981
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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