Dr. Frank John Vittimberga M.D.
Surgeon
3450 W Wheatland Rd Pob Ii, Suite 330 Dallas TX, 75237About
Dr. Frank Vittimberga is a general surgeon practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Vittimberga 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. Vittimberga 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
University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus 1994
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1994
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatitis
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
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