Dr. A. Sam Tunkle, MD, FACS
Surgeon
2335 Tamiami Trl N Suite 501 Naples FL, 34103About
Dr. A. Sam Tunkle is a general surgeon practicing in Naples, FL. Dr. Tunkle 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. Tunkle 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2001
Provider Details
Dr. A. Sam Tunkle, MD, FACS's Expert Contributions
How serious is gallbladder surgery?
Usually a fairly straightforward operation. If done for the right reason you should feel better soon afterward. READ MORE
Is it normal to feel a lump after hernia surgery?
For the first month or so, there often can be a lump under the incision, this is totally normal and will resolve as part of the healing process. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Breast Cancer
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
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