Dr. Erik Greg Lough M.D.
Surgeon
55 Lake Ave N Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Erik Lough is a general surgeon practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Lough 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. Lough 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
West Virginia University School of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Abdominal Surgery
- Obesity
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
Professional Memberships
- Member Travis County Medical Society
Fellowships
- UMass Memorial Medical Center, Fellow:Advanced Endoscopy 2012
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