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Dr. Carl Alden Sweatman MD, FACS
Surgeon
1850 Laurel St Columbia SC, 29201About
Dr. Carl Sweatman is a general surgeon practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Sweatman 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. Sweatman 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
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1967
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Martin C Mirra MD1333 TAYLOR STREET COLUMBIA SC 29201
- Dr. Scott Wayne Taber M.D. F.A.C.S.1850 Laurel St Columbia SC 29201
- Dr. Stephen H Metropol MD1333 Taylor St Columbia SC 29201
- Dr. Joseph Andrew Sheppe M.D.1333 Taylor St Columbia SC 29201
- Dr. James Benjamin Tribble M.D .F.A.C.S.1850 Laurel St Columbia SC 29201
- Dr. Hugh Labarle Willcox M.D.1850 Laurel St Columbia SC 29201
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