Dr. Bruce Palmer Cleland M.D.
Surgeon
9001 Summa Ave Baton Rouge LA, 70809About
Dr. Bruce Cleland is a general surgeon practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Cleland 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. Cleland 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 Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1979
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Inguinal Hernia
- Vascular Disease
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