Dr. Alan Harvey Jaffe M.D.,F.A.C.S.
Surgeon
160 Kingsley Ln Suite 205 Norfolk VA, 23505About
Dr. Alan Jaffe is a general surgeon practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Jaffe 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. Jaffe 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1964
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1964
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1964
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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