Dr. David Andrew Pedersen MD
Surgeon
1712 W Anklam Rd Suite 103 Tucson AZ, 85745About
Dr. David Pedersen is a general surgeon practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Pedersen 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. Pedersen 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
Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 1990
University of Arizona College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Hiatal Hernia
- Colon Cancer
- Constipation
- Stomach Cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Aerolase® Technologies
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