
Richard Elmer Geist
Surgeon
99 Montecillo Rd San Rafael CA, 94903About
Dr. Richard Geist is a general surgeon practicing in San Rafael, CA. Dr. Geist 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. Geist 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 Kentucky College of Medicine 1964
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY MEDICINE CLERKSHIP 1963-64: IRAN.
- Comparison of dose-response relations of insulin and 2-deoxy-D-glucose for biliary and gastric acid secretion in dogs.
- The choleretic effects of glucagon and secretin in the dog.
- The effect of atropine on bile secretion in dogs.
- Effect of selective and truncal vagotomy on insulin-stimulated bile secretion in dogs.
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