Dr. Kathryn L Wheel MD
Surgeon
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 308 ALLENTOWN PA, 18103About
Dr. Kathryn Wheel is a general surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Wheel 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. Wheel 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
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Concussion
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
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