Dr. Douglas R. King
Surgeon
1519 3rd St Se Suite 230 Puyallup WA, 98372About
Dr. Douglas King is a general surgeon practicing in Puyallup, WA. Dr. King 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. King 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
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1984
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Goiter
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