Dr. John J. Locurto MD
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
5 Summit Ave Suite 105 Hackensack NJ, 07601About
Dr. John Locurto is a general surgeon practicing in Hackensack, NJ. Dr. Locurto 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. Locurto 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
Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna, Facolta De Medicina E Chirurgia,Bologna, Italy MD
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
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