Dr. Franklin Shuler MD, PHD
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
1600 Medical Center Dr Suite G500 Huntington WV, 25701About
Dr. Franklin Shuler is a trauma surgeon practicing in Huntington, WV. Dr. Shuler specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
Education and Training
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 2003
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 1996
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Treatments
- Pain
- Femur Fracture
- Broken Ankle
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