Dr. Donald Paul Schwab M.D.
Surgeon
5619 Highway 311 Suite A Houma LA, 70360About
Dr. Donald Schwab is a general surgeon practicing in Houma, LA. Dr. Schwab 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. Schwab 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1996
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Obesity
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Gas
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