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Dr. Thomas J. Koontz M.D.
Surgeon
2915 Lyndhurst Ave Winston Salem NC, 27103About
Dr. Thomas Koontz is a general surgeon practicing in Winston Salem, NC. Dr. Koontz 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. Koontz 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
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1966
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Thomas A Sweasey MD185 KIMEL PARK DR STE 201 WINSTON SALEM NC 27103
- Dr. Errol John Britto M.D.1901 S HAWTHORNE RD STE 220 WINSTON SALEM NC 27103
- Dr. Stephen Joel Motew M.D.2915 Lyndhurst Ave Winston Salem NC 27103
- Dr. Thomas Edward Simpson M.D.1900 S Hawthorne Rd Winston Salem NC 27103
- Dr. Nicolas E Robinson M.D.2825 LYNDHURST AVE WINSTON SALEM NC 27103
- Dr. Thomas Paul Mutton M.D.3001 Maplewood Ave Winston Salem NC 27103
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1950 S HAWTHORNE RD WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103