Dr. Stephen Wayne Abernathy M.D.
Surgeon
2401 S 31ST ST TEMPLE TX, 76508About
Dr. Stephen Abernathy is a general surgeon practicing in Abilene, TX. Dr. Abernathy 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. Abernathy 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
Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx 1996
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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- Member Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
- Fellow Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons
- Fellow American College of Surgeons
- Fellow Southwestern Surgical Congress
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