Gordon D. Lutchman, MD, FACS
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
8352 Bustleton Ave Philadelphia PA, 19152About
Dr. Gordon Lutchman is a general surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Lutchman 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. Lutchman 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
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies (Jamaica) 1976
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Leg Circulation
- Leg Pain
- Leg Ulcer
- Leg Venous Ulcer
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Spider Veins (sclerotherapy)
- Varicose Eczema
- Varicose Ulcers
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Insufficiency
- Venous Reflux
Professional Memberships
- Diplomate American collage of Surgeon
- Diplomate Royal Collage of Surgeon, England
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