Dr. Ira Jay Levine M.D.
Surgeon
Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care Syst 3601 South 6th Ave Tucson AZ, 85723About
Dr. Ira Levine is a general surgeon practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Levine 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. Levine provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 1983
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