Dr. Salah Al-hashimi MD
Surgeon
210 Western Ave South Portland ME, 04106About
Dr. Salah Al-hashimi is a general surgeon practicing in South Portland, ME. Dr. Al-hashimi 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. Al-hashimi provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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University of Baghdad College of Medicine 1957
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