Dr. Leon A Pontikes MD
Surgeon
110 Nw 31st St 3rd Floor Lawton OK, 73505About
Dr. Leon Pontikes is a general surgeon practicing in Lawton, OK. Dr. Pontikes 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. Pontikes 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 Saskatchewan- Coll Of Med- Saskatoon- Sask- Canada 1986
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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