Dr. Karl P Riggle MD
Surgeon
11110 Medical Campus Rd Suite 127 Hagerstown MD, 21742About
Dr. Karl Riggle is a general surgeon practicing in Hagerstown, MD. Dr. Riggle 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. Riggle 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
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hernia
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Osteomyelitis
- Vascular Disease
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