Dr. Perry Hookman MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
5607 Nw 24th Terrace Boca Raton FL, 33496About
Perry Hookman MD is Board Certified in both Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He also holds a Masters Degree in Health Administration and is Board Certified in Medical Management. Dr. Hookman ha ...
Education and Training
State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine MD
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1958
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Professional Memberships
- Member DADE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
- Member AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
- Member AMERICAN GASTROENTOLOGY ASSOCIATION
Fellowships
- GASTROENTEROLOGY, JOHNS HOPKINS, BALTIMORE, MD 1961
- GASTROENTEROLOGY, JOHNS HOPKINS, BALTIMORE, MD 1964
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