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Dr. Joshua Pierce M.D.
Surgeon
134 Puuhonu Way Apt B Hilo HI, 96720About
Dr. Joshua Pierce is a general surgeon practicing in Hilo, HI. Dr. Pierce 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. Pierce 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
Yale School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Hernia
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Practice At 134 Puuhonu Way Apt B
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Daniel Robert Hudak M.D.134 Puuhonu Way Hilo HI 96720
- Dr. Timothy Oldfather M.D.82 Puuhonu Pl Hilo HI 96720
- Dr. Thomas P Jimenez MD1292 Waianuenue Ave Hilo HI 96720
- Dr. Gerald E. Lau M.D.82 Puuhonu Pl Hilo HI 96720
- Dr. Brett A. Wyrick D.O.1028 Kinoole St Hilo HI 96720
- Dr. Janine Doneza MD1285 WAIANUENUE AVE HILO HI 96720
Nearest Hospitals
HILO MEDICAL CENTERl
1190 WAIANUENUE AVENUE HILO HI 96720NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
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45-547 PLUMERIA STREET HONOKAA HI 96727