Dr. Ernest Block MD
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
1350 Hickory St Suite Pso Melbourne FL, 32901About
Dr. Ernest Block is a general surgeon practicing in Melbourne, FL. Dr. Block 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. Block 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 Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1986
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Surgical Repair, Trauma, Hernia
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
Professional Memberships
- Member CORPORATE INFECTION CONTROL COMMITTEE/ORLANDO REG. HEALTHC
- Member DEPARTMENT OF RESPIRATORY CARE/ORLANDO REGIOANL MED. CENTE
- Member TRAUMA QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM ORLANDO REGIONAL MED CENT
Fellowships
- TRAUMA SURGERY, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI/JACKSON, MIAMI, FL 1992
- SURGICAL CRITICAL CARE, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI/JACKSON, MIAMI, FL 1991
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