Dr. Richard Emil Moretz MD
Surgeon
333 S PINE ST SPARTANBURG SC, 29302Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Richard Moretz is a general surgeon practicing in Spartanburg, SC. Dr. Moretz 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. Moretz 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1977
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1977
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Gallstones
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
Dr. Richard Emil Moretz MD's Practice location
Practice At 1690 Skylyn Dr Suite 140
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